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What does this expression mean: "none the worse for his experience"? | Lunch or luncheon
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Odd expression #1 (permalink) Sat Nov 27, 2004 8:56 am   Odd expression
 

have you heard this?

cut and lose? :?: :?:
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Cut and lose #2 (permalink) Sat Nov 27, 2004 10:47 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 #3 (permalink) Mon Nov 29, 2004 2:03 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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