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lose your shirt
lose (one's) shirtTo lose a significant amount of one's money (often all of it). This is my last chance—I'll lose my shirt if this business venture fails.See also: lose, shirtlose your shirt lose all your possessions, especially as the result of unwise financial transactions. informalSee also: lose, shirtlose your ˈshirt (informal) lose all or a lot of your money and possessions: ‘How did you two get on at the races?’ ‘I won $300 and Paul lost his shirt.’ OPPOSITE: make a killingSee also: lose, shirtFinancialSeeLosing Your Shirt |