Meaning of 'Lose your shirt'
What does the saying 'Lose your shirt' mean?
Idiom: Lose your shirt
Meaning:
If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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