lose an argument

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

To be defeated in an argument.

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Examples (10)

  • He always seems to lose the argument when he debates with his sister.
  • I lost the argument about where to go for dinner last night.
  • She hates losing an argument, especially when she knows she's right.
  • You're going to lose this argument if you don't present solid evidence.
  • Even the best lawyers sometimes lose an argument in court.
  • It's better to concede a small point than to lose the entire argument.
  • I knew I had lost the argument when he started laughing.
  • Losing an argument gracefully is a sign of maturity.
  • Despite his powerful speech, the politician lost the argument over the new bill.
  • She never admits it when she has lost an argument.