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Madhulk Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Stand to lose...

I don't get you anymore, Jen. David's family is losing their livelihood and

all you stand (about to?) to lose is a stupid promotion. I mean, have you really
gotten that cold?
  

Top answer

Maybe 'are going to' might be better than 'about to'. David's family are losing their means of income (probably David's job) and the only thing that Jen will lose is a promotion.

— JoshStafford

  • Maybe 'are going to' might be better than 'about to'.
  • David's family are losing their means of income (probably David's job) and the only thing that Jen will lose is a promotion.
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Maybe 'are going to' might be better than 'about to'.

David's family are losing their means of income (probably David's job) and the only thing that Jen will lose is a promotion.
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MadhulkI don't get you anymore, Jen. David's family is losing their livelihood and
all you stand (about to?) to lose is a stupid promotion. I mean, have you reallygotten that cold?
Hi,

'...all you are likely to lose...'

Regards
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Hi,

I'd think of it as 'all you are in a position to lose'.

Clive
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... all you stand to lose is ...

... the only thing that you risk losing is ...

CJ
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