Collocation
lose a job
to no longer have your job, usually because you are fired or laid off
Definition
'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
“Many people can lose a job if they keep arriving late.”
Examples
- He lost his job last month and is looking for new work.
- She was afraid she might lose her job if the project failed.
- If you share confidential information, you could lose your job immediately.
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- He nearly lost his job because of an argument with a customer.
- After the factory closed, hundreds of workers lost their jobs.
- She lost her job when the company went bankrupt.
- They warned him that he would lose his job unless his performance improved.
- People sometimes lose a job during a recession even if they work hard.
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