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Idiom lose your shirtlose (your) shirt British, American & Australian put (your) shirt on (something) - to risk all your money on something because you are sure you will win.He said he'd lost his shirt on that race. (usually + on)
idiomlose your shirtto lose a lot of money, especially because of making a bad decision in business:Profits aren't good, but I'll be happy if I can just stay in business for the next few years without losing my shirt.Lockheed stopped manufacturing commercial aircraft after it lost its shirt in 1981 with the Tristar.
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. lose your shirt lose all your possessions, especially as the result of unwise financial transactions. informallose 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 killing |