VERB + LOSE
- be going to, be likely to, stand to
- The company stands to lose financially if this deal falls through
- have nothing to
- You have nothing to lose by telling the truth
- not want to
- cannot/could not afford to
- We cannot afford to lose any more senior members of staff
- begin to
VERB + LOSE
- cannot/could not afford to
- This is a game that Lazio cannot afford to lose
PREP
- against
- We lost against Leeds
- by
- We lost by five goals to two
- to
- The visiting side lost to the home team
- on
- Many of the canal children were constantly on the move, and lost out on regular schooling
- to
- Our firm lost out to a larger company that could offer a lower price
PHRASES
- win or lose
- Win or lose, the important thing is to remain calm
- PHRASAL VERBS lose out
