Meaning of be someone's to lose | Babel Free
Definitions
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To be anticipated to be won by someone. idiomatic
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see be, someone's, to, lose.
Examples
“Widely considered the favorite, the election is his to lose, but an upset is still possible if a scandal emerges.”
“The debate continues around England's goalkeeping position with Everton's Jordan Pickford out injured but he has been Southgate's favoured keeper for some time so it still seems to be his position to lose if he is fit.”
““Eventually,” Maddie continued, “my dad did lose everything, including money that wasn't his to lose. […]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.