Collocation
lose a job
Definition
to no longer have your job, usually because you are fired or laid off
'lose a job' is a common English collocation. to no longer have your job, usually because you are fired or laid off
lose + a job
“He lost his job when the company downsized.”
Examples
- He ______ his job after repeated lateness.
- She’s afraid she might ______ her job if sales don’t improve.
- Thousands of workers ______ their jobs during the recession.
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- If you keep ignoring the safety rules, you could ______ your job.
- He nearly ______ his job because of a mistake in the report.
- She didn’t ______ her job, but her hours were cut.
- Many people ______ their jobs when the factory closed.
- After the merger, several managers ______ their jobs unexpectedly.
- He’s worried he’ll ______ his job if the background check fails.
More verb + noun phrases
- make an effort to try hard to do something, especially when it requires extra energy or commitment
- make a choice to decide between options
- make a phone call to call someone using a telephone
- make an appointment to arrange a specific time to meet someone, especially a professional such as a doctor or dentist
- make a complaint to formally say that you are unhappy with a service, product, or situation and want it dealt with