Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

He lost his shirt in the stock market.

  1. lost everything

  2. left the shirt

  3. had some loss

  4. lost reputation
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Explanation

To 'lose one's shirt' is an idiom meaning to lose everything one owns, especially money. It's most commonly used in financial contexts like gambling or stock markets. The speaker didn't literally lose clothing or just reputation - they lost their entire financial stake.

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