lose out in (something)

lose out in (something)

To miss the chance or opportunity to do, get, or participate in something. Because I was so sick last week, I lost out in my bid to win the play's leading role. Laura's pretty bummed that she lost out in the student council elections this year.
See also: lose, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get sick
  • be sick
  • take sick
  • be sick to death of (someone or something)
  • be sick and tired of (something)
  • sick as a dog, to be
  • expose (someone, something, or oneself) to (someone or something)
  • expose to
  • you make me sick
  • sick as a dog