loss Idiom, Proverb

a dead loss

a complete loss, a write-off (see write it off) The spoiled meat was a dead loss. We couldn't eat any of it.

at a loss

sell something and lose money We were forced to sell the computers at a big loss.

at a loss for words

unable to think of a reply or something to say When he asked why I wanted the vase, I was at a loss for words.

cut losses

quit the project and accept the financial losses If the stock price goes down, sell them and cut your losses.

cut one's losses

do something to stop losing money or something We should sell the old machinery as soon as possible and try and cut our losses.

dead loss

(See a dead loss)

gloss over

cover faults or errors, cover up Jill won't gloss over your errors. She'll tell you about them.

loss leader

a low-priced item to bring customers to a store The loss leader at SuperStore is a package of coffee for 99

whore blossom

pimple, cold sore, zit Every time I eat shortbread, I get whore blossoms on my chin.

floss

1. to move in and out of something:"Floss the NSX" -- DJ Quick (Dollars and sense)
2. to show off

flossin'

what type of clothes you wear, what is your style

blossom out

1．come out in blossom开花
The fruit trees have blossomed out beautifully．这些果树花开得很美。
2．develop发展；成长
He blossomed out as a firstrate athlete．他锻炼成为第一流的运动员。
She has blossomed out into a lovely young woman．她已长成一个可爱的年轻女子。

throw sb for a loss

Idiom(s): throw sb for a loss

Theme: CONFUSION

to cause someone to be uncertain or confused. (Often passive.)
• The stress of being in front of so many people threw Ann for a loss. She forgot her speech.
• It was a difficult problem. I was thrown for a loss for an answer.

gloss sth over

Idiom(s): gloss sth over

Theme: DECEPTION

to cover up or conceal an error; to make something appear right by minimizing or concealing the flaws.
• When I asked him not to gloss the flaws over, he got angry.
• When Mr. Brown was selling me the car, he tried to gloss over its defects.

Cut your losses

If you cut your losses, you avoid losing any more money than you already have by getting out of a situation before matters worsen.

One man's loss is another man's gain

This means thato ne person's setback benefits someone else.

at a loss|a loss|loss

adj. phr. In a state of uncertainty; without any idea; puzzled. A good salesman is never at a loss for words. When Don missed the last bus, he was at a loss to know what to do.

cut one's losses|cut|loss|losses

v. phr. To stop spending time, money, or energy on unprofitable projects and concentrate on what goes well. "Just cut your losses, Jim," his father suggested, "and get on with the rest of your life."

dead loss|dead|loss

n. phr. A total waste; a complete loss. Our investment in Jack's company turned out to be a dead loss.

gloss over|gloss

v. To try to make what is wrong or bad seem right or not important; try to make a thing look easy; pretend about; hide. Billy broke a window and Mother tried to gloss it over by saying it wouldn't cost much to have it fixed, but Father spanked Billy anyway. John glossed over his mistake by saying that everybody did the same thing.

throw for a loss|loss|throw

v. phr. 1. To tackle a member of the opposing football team behind the place where his team had the ball at the beginning of the play; push the other team back so that they lose yardage in football. The Blues' quarterback ran back and tried to pass, but before he could, the Reds' end threw him for a loss.
Compare: LOSE GROUND. 2. informal To surprise or shock (someone); upset; make worry greatly; cause trouble. It threw Jim for a loss when he failed the test. Mr. Simpson was thrown for a loss when he lost his job.
Compare: KNOCK FOR A LOOP, SET BACK ON ONE'S HEELS.

blossom into

blossom into
Also, blossom out. Develop, flourish, as in She's blossomed into a fine young woman, or His business has blossomed out and he's doing well. [Second half of 1800s]

loss

loss
see at a loss; cut one's losses; dead loss.