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

See also:

get sick
get sick of (someone or something)
take sick
expose (someone, something, or oneself) to (someone or something)
expose to
make (one) sick to (one's) stomach
you make me sick
sick as a dog
(as) sick as a dog
sick as a dog, to be

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