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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Losing money

Toyota is still losing money on the Prius because of the cost -- close to $5000 -- of the battery.

What exactly does 'losing money' mean?

I don't think selling the Prius leads to debt.


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Given only the context, the cost of each Prius evidently exceeds the income it brings in; presumably Toyota makes enough on its other more traditionally-fuelled cars to offset this loss and allow them to continue to experiment with hybrid vehicles.

— Mister Micawber

  • Given only the context, the cost of each Prius evidently exceeds the income it brings in; presumably Toyota makes enough on its other more traditionally-fuelled cars to offset this loss and allow them to continue to experiment with hybrid vehicles.
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Given only the context, the cost of each Prius evidently exceeds the income it brings in; presumably Toyota makes enough on its other more traditionally-fuelled cars to offset this loss and allow them to continue to experiment with hybrid vehicles.
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You are right, MrM.
I understand the meaning of 'lose money'.
Thanks.
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