Lose your lunch Meaning in English

expression

US

LOOZ-yer-LUNCH

UK

LOOZ-yaw-LUNCH

Definition

To vomit; to throw up the contents of your stomach, usually because you feel sick or disgusted.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, somewhat humorous way to say 'vomit.' It is rarely used in formal situations. It often appears when someone feels sick from motion, bad smells, or something disgusting. Not used for losing food due to skipping meals.

• Spanish: vomitar - devolver la comida
• Portuguese (BR): vomitar - colocar pra fora (comida)
• Portuguese (PT): vomitar - deitar cá para fora (comida)
• Chinese (Simplified): 呕吐
• Chinese (Traditional): 嘔吐
• Hindi: उल्टी करना
• Arabic: يتقيأ
• Bengali: বমন করা
• Russian: вытошнить - стошнить
• Japanese: 吐く
• Vietnamese: nôn mửa
• Korean: 토하다
• Turkish: kusmak
• Urdu: قے کرنا
• Indonesian: muntah

Example Sentences

I felt so sick on the boat that I almost lost my lunch.

basic

The horrible smell made me want to lose my lunch.

basic

He looked so pale, I thought he might lose his lunch at any moment.

basic

The roller coaster was so wild, I totally lost my lunch afterwards.

natural

If you see that video, you might just lose your lunch!

natural

Wow, that story was so gross I nearly lost my lunch just hearing it.

natural