lose (one's) life

lose (one's) life

To die, typically by being killed by someone or something. Three brave officers lost their lives in the line of duty last night.
See also: life, lose
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lose your ˈlife

be killed: Sixty people lost their lives in the air crash. ▶ loss of ˈlife noun: Fortunately there was no loss of life in the fire.
See also: life, lose
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • lose your life
  • keel over
  • a night person
  • any (one) worth (one's) salt
  • risk life and limb
  • risk life and limb, to
  • bashing
  • young man
  • walk it off
  • walk off