cut one’s losses
cut (one's) losses
To stop an action that has resulted in loss or failure or leave a failing situation before it gets worse. Man, this venture is going nowhere—I think we're better off cutting our losses than agreeing to rent this space for another year.
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cut one’s losses
tv. to do something to stop a loss of something. I knew I had to do something to cut my losses, but it was almost too late.
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