to extricate yourself from an impossible situation, where there is very little or no hope for improvement.
similiar to cashing in your chips, however, when one cuts their losses, it usually means that they are walking away with nothing to show for their efforts, and are getting out before they have to endure even more loss.
cutting your losses:
The U.S. Government eventually decided to cut its losses with regard to the Vietnam War, and by the early 1970s withdrew all of its military forces from Southeast Asia.
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to spend more money on something than you normally would. usually entails tapping into reserve funds (line of credit, mortgage etc.)
"We decided to break the bank this winter and take a 6 week vacation to Australia and the South Pacific."
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I like frozen burritos more better than the pseudo dictionary
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the menstrual cycle of a woman.
No sex this week. I'm on the rag.
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the handle in most cars. Commonly known for hanging laundered garments. Also known for its use in grabbing upon during sharp turns or braking.
Hold on. Better grab the oh shit handle
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something whose sole purpose is to bring in money, and usually loads of it.
the speed traps set up by the cops are just another cash cow to fill city hall's coffers.
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