idiom
cut your losses
KUT yer LOS-ez
kʌt jər ˈlɒsɪzListen
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Syllable breakdown
cutyourlosses
Dictionary meaning
abandon a failing endeavor before losing more than necessary; accept a smaller loss now to prevent a larger one later; stop investing in something that is not working
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