forfeit chance

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

To lose an opportunity or the possibility of doing or having something.

forfeitVERB + NOUN (as object)

Categories:

chance

Examples (10)

  • If you miss the deadline, you will forfeit your only chance to apply.
  • He forfeited his chance at a refund by ignoring the terms.
  • She might forfeit her chance to compete if she arrives late.
  • They have forfeited their chance to appeal by signing the waiver.
  • Don't forfeit this chance to learn from your mistakes.
  • By cheating, the student forfeits any chance of receiving the award.
  • We risk forfeiting our chance if we keep delaying the launch.
  • I refuse to forfeit my chance again after working so hard.
  • Forfeiting that chance to negotiate early cost the company millions.
  • Once disqualified, you forfeit every chance of returning to the game.