How to Pronounce "lose your shirt"
expression
LOOZ yur SHURT
LOOZ yaw SHURT
Definition
To lose all or most of your money, especially as a result of a bad investment or risky decision. Often used to warn about financial danger.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈʃɝt
British English
lˈuːz/ /jˈɔː/ /ʃˈɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ yur SHURT
UK
LOOZ yaw SHURT
Listen in Context
Be careful with that investment or you might lose your shirt.
He lost his shirt at the casino last night.
Many people lose their shirt by investing without research.
If the market crashes, you could really lose your shirt.