idiom
cut your losses
KUT yor LAW-sez
kʌt jɔːr ˈlɒsɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
cutyourlosses
Dictionary meaning
To stop an unprofitable activity to prevent further loss.
Examples
- After two years of declining sales, the board decided to cut their losses and close the division.
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