lose money
idiom
: to spend more money than one earns
The company has been losing money for the past several years.
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Some companies deliberately lose money on certain products or services (called loss leader products or categories) to gain market share.
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Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sports bettors can often win big but sometimes can lose money that ends up causing all kinds of issues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Although many people lose money, a few have been known to make a lot—and fast.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
In short, without empathy, teams fall apart, and businesses lose money and talent.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mohit Prateek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Sports bettors can often win big but sometimes can lose money that ends up causing all kinds of issues.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Although many people lose money, a few have been known to make a lot—and fast.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
In short, without empathy, teams fall apart, and businesses lose money and talent.
—Sahar Andrade, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Lose money.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20money. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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