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lose the bell

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be defeated in a contest.

idiomatic, obsolete

Examples

“In single fight⟳ he lost the bell.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

lose the bubble lose the dressing room lose the fang lose the number of one's mess lose the plot lose the run of oneself

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