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at a loss for wordsHaving nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.Rate it:

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dead lossAn absolute or total loss.Rate it:

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at a lossBelow the cost or price of purchase.Rate it:

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loss of faceloss of the respect of others, humiliation, public disgraceRate it:

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one man's gain is another man's loss.Often a benefit to one person comes at a cost to another.Rate it:

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go through the roofA dramatic physical or emotional reaction or tirade to any of these. A disappointment, a great omission or error, an unnecessary loss due to inattention or carelessness.Rate it:

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hold this lUsed to make fun of someone when they say/do something stupid; they take a "L" or a "Loss"Rate it:

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play with house moneyTo act as if or be in a situation that, no matter the outcome, there is virtually no significant downside or risk; commonly used to refer to using already won funds (gambled money, casino winnings, etc.) to finance an endeavor (or continue to gamble) such that there is no real, perceivable or potential lossRate it:

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under the influenceDrunk; intoxicated; affected by alcohol. The phrase "under the influence" typically refers to the state of being affected by some substance or external factor that alters one's behavior, judgment, or perception. It is commonly associated with the consumption of drugs or alcohol, but it can also refer to the impact of other factors such as emotions, peer pressure, or environmental influences. Being "under the influence" implies a diminished capacity to make rational decisions or to act responsibly, and it may also carry legal consequences if the substance in question is illegal or if the person's impaired state leads to unsafe or illegal behavior. Overall, the phrase "under the influence" is often used to describe a state of temporary impairment or altered mental state that can be caused by various factors, and it is typically associated with a loss of control or impaired judgment.Rate it:

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worth the riskThe benefit of the success is more valuable than the problems caused by the potential loss.Rate it:

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an umbrella policyReference insurance terminology. An additional protection beyond the basic policy to cover the unusual, the vastly unpredictable, in a loss or damage incident.Rate it:

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add insult to injuryTo further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.Rate it:

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failure to thriveAbnormal weight loss, malaise.Rate it:

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Indian signA curse causing loss of will power or persistent bad luck.Rate it:

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red inkA euphemism for financial loss.Rate it:

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'tis an ill wind that blows no goodSimilar to "every cloud has a silver lining" or "one man's gain is another's loss". This expression appeared in John Heywood's 1546 proverb collection and remains so well known that it is often shortened. (www.dictionary.com}Rate it:

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bargain awayTo dispose of in a bargain, usually with a sense of loss or disadvantage.Rate it:

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blind side someoneTo injure, reveal shared private information or cause financial or personal loss through disloyalty or actions which hurt or disappoint.Rate it:

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brain-deadHaving an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.Rate it:

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brown outTo experience a partial loss of vision having the characteristics of a brownout, to suffer a brownout.Rate it:

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cette perte nous coupe bras et jambesThis loss cripples us entirely.Rate it:

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damno afficito suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum (opp. lucrum) facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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damnum compensare cum aliqua reto balance a loss by anything.Rate it:

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damnum or detrimentum sarcire (not reparare)to make good, repair a loss or injury.Rate it:

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detrimentum capere, accipere, facereto suffer loss, harm, damage.Rate it:

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easy come, easy goEasily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss.Rate it:

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failure to thriveInstances of poor physical growth or of abnormal weight loss.Rate it:

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fall from graceThe loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.Rate it:

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good riddanceUsed to indicate that a departure, or loss is welcome.Rate it:

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haert droppedRichard Dana's heart dropped upon learning of the tragic loss of his friend Miramar!Rate it:

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hold that thought a momentIn conversation which flows rapidly and is complicated or heavily detailed, one' may be asked to retain the just spoken remark so as to avoid confusion and loss of reasoned progress in the matter at hand.Rate it:

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j'en ai fait mon deuilI have resigned myself to the loss of it.Rate it:

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je ne sais comment cela est arrivéI am at a loss to explain how it happened.Rate it:

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lowest point in my lifeTo experience extrene depression as a result of certain circumstances, loss of a lov'd one, financial or personal reverses, physical or emotional deprivation.Rate it:

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magno cum detrimentowith great loss.Rate it:

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out of pocketLacking funds, or suffering a loss.Rate it:

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pétage de plombsLoss of controlRate it:

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rainbow babyA baby born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of an infant. Also known as a 'sunshine' baby or an 'angel' baby. They bring joy to a grieving family following stillbirth or infant loss.Rate it:

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SFYLInitialism of sorry for your loss, commonly said in response to someone being scammed or losing money from a risky investment.Rate it:

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snatch victory from the jaws of defeatTo suddenly win a contest when it appears that loss is a foregone conclusion, to succeed in an endeavor through reversal of fortune, skill, effort, or good judgment.Rate it:

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solutum et expeditum esse ad dicendumto be never at a loss for something to say.Rate it:

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tongue-tiedhaving difficulty expressing yourself i.e. when you are nervous or embarrassed; an inability to speak; a condition you are in when you are at a loss for words; when you try to speak and the words get misspoken; NOT to be confused with "tongue-tie" or Ankyloglossia, which is a physical dental/mouth condition that makes speech difficult (among other symptoms)Rate it:

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up a treeIn or into a disadvantaged or difficult situation; at a loss; cornered.Rate it:

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