Cut your losses

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The internet slang termcut your losses” means to give up on a situation or endeavor that is not going well, in order to prevent further loss or damage. It is often used to advise someone to abandon a failing project, relationship, or investment before they lose more time, energy, or resources.

– Example 1: Let’s say someone is playing an online game and realizes that they are continuously losing and unlikely to win. In this situation, their friend might tell them, “Hey, it’s better to cut your losses and quit the game now, rather than wasting more time and getting frustrated.”

– Example 2: Imagine someone starts a small business selling handmade crafts online, but after several months, they’re not making enough sales to sustain it. A fellow entrepreneur might suggest, “You should cut your losses and focus on other opportunities. It’s essential to recognize when a venture isn’t thriving and move on to something more promising.”

Using the term “cut your losses” advises someone to give up on a failing situation or endeavor, which would prevent further loss or damage.

Example 1: Let’s say someone is playing an online game and realizes that they are continuously losing and unlikely to win. In this situation, their friend might tell them, “Hey, it’s better to cut your losses and quit the game now, rather than wasting more time and getting frustrated.”
Example 2: Imagine someone starts a small business selling handmade crafts online, but after several months, they’re not making enough sales to sustain it. A fellow entrepreneur might suggest, “You should cut your losses and focus on other opportunities. It’s essential to recognize when a venture isn’t thriving and move on to something more promising.”

Synonyms:
stop, abandon, give up, quit
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