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What does this expression mean: "none the worse for his experience"? | What does this phrase mean: "Hang on!" Any ideas?
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Odd expression Sat Nov 27, 2004 9:56 am  Odd expression		  
have you heard this?

cut and lose? Question Question
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Cut and lose Sat Nov 27, 2004 11:47 am  Cut and lose		  
Richard,

Could you provides us with a little more context, please? I can imagine the following sentence:

When employees are in danger of being laid off as a result of downsizing they tend to accept a huge pay cut and lose social benefits later on.
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Cut and lose Mon Nov 29, 2004 3:03 am  Cut and lose		  
thanks again, IT might be it because it had to do with that.They were speaking about jobs. Idea Idea
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