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1lost his shirt — lost everything he owned …
2shirt — shirtless, adj. /sherrt/, n. 1. a long or short sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening. 2. an undergarment of cotton, or other material, for the upper part of the body. 3. a… …
3shirt — noun Etymology: Middle English shirte, from Old English scyrte; akin to Old Norse skyrta shirt, Old English scort short Date: before 12th century 1. a garment for the upper part of the body: as a. a cloth garment usually having a collar, sleeves …
4lose one's shirt — {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all or most of your money. * /Uncle Joe spent his life savings to buy a store, but it failed, and he lost his shirt./ * /Mr. Matthews lost his shirt betting on the horses./ …
5lose one's shirt — {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all or most of your money. * /Uncle Joe spent his life savings to buy a store, but it failed, and he lost his shirt./ * /Mr. Matthews lost his shirt betting on the horses./ …
6Lost Property (book) — Lost Property (ISBN 9780670029433, 2005) is a book by Australian author James Moloney. Synopsis The book is about Josh Tambling who is well loved and cared for by his parents. Josh and his mates have formed a grunge metal band and dream of being… …
7lose\ one's\ shirt — v. phr. slang To lose all or most of your money. Uncle Joe spent his life savings to buy a store, but it failed, and he lost his shirt. Mr. Matthews lost his shirt betting on the horses …
8lose your shirt — see ↑shirt • • • Main Entry: ↑lose lose your shirt chiefly US informal : to lose a lot of money because of a bad bet or investment He lost his shirt betting on football games. Many investors lost their shirts when the market crashed. • • • Main… …
9lose your shirt — If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If you lose your shirt, you lose all your money or possessions, especially as a result of speculation or… …
10lose your shirt — lose (your) shirt British, American & Australian put (your) shirt on (something) to risk all your money on something because you are sure you will win. He said he d lost his shirt on that race. (usually + on) …
