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take the loss

American  
Also take the L

idiom

  1. to accept an outcome that is not in one's favor, even if it is disappointing or unfair.


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The parents seemed to take the loss as a crushing blow, Trent-Wilson said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 28, 2025

So take the loss of some species, for example.

From Slate Oct. 6, 2022

He was willing to take the loss — until the price started to rise again.

From The Verge Jan. 24, 2022

He gave up five hits while striking out six in six innings to take the loss.

From Seattle Times Jun. 17, 2019

He can take the direct loss on his books and go ahead and do business or he can stop doing business and take the loss of idleness.

From My Life and Work by Henry Ford

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