lose out
[verb]
Synonyms: lose, drop

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

lose out phrasal verb (see also lose)
to not get something good, valuable etc because someone else gets it instead:
The deal will ensure that shareholders do not lose out financially.
lose out to
He lost out to Roy Scheider for the lead role.
lose out on
Workers who don’t take up training may lose out on promotion.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

lose out
lose out (on (something))
to fail to get something desired, esp. in a competitive situation.
We're losing out on major economic opportunities that would be good for the whole city.

If we don't act quickly, we'll lose out.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

lose out
v. To fail to win; miss first place in a contest; lose to a rival.
John lost out in the rivalry for Mary's hand in marriage.
Fred didn't want to lose out to the other salesman.
Compare: MISS OUT.
Antonym: WIN OUT.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲