a financial loss or deficit in a business or account

thanks to; owing to the help, favor, or contribution of someone or something

to be in an unfavorable position or at a disadvantage due to certain circumstances

used to indicate that a favorable outcome resulted from luck or a specific circumstance, often preventing a negative result

to make a loss

to reverse a financial loss or make good a deficit

the financial state of profit and loss in business or accounting

responsible for one's own profits and losses; financially autonomous and accountable for financial outcomes

to turn a loss into a profit; to become profitable

to have a financial shortfall or be in the red

to treat someone unfairly

To fail to complete a task or enterprise through lack of a final effort just as it is nearing completion.

a financial shortage or the amount by which a sum of money falls short

used sarcastically to express disbelief or to indicate that someone should have known better

to suffer a serious disadvantage, setback, or significant loss, often as a result of a mistake or being deceived

to be in the wrong; to have an indefensible position

a deed that weighs on one's conscience; a shameful act

a loss or injustice that one is forced to endure without being able to complain or speak out

fortunately; thanks to someone or something (often used to indicate that a negative outcome was avoided)

to know that one is in the wrong

To be forced to endure a loss or grievance without being able to speak out or complain about it.

a guilty conscience

a wise man knows better than to fight when the odds are against him

to have a deficit, be in debt, or suffer a financial loss

(math.) genus

shortfall in production

shop around first and you won't get ripped off

ignore your elders at your peril; disregard the advice of the experienced and you will suffer for it

to make a capital loss

to sell at a loss

to be lacking, insufficient, or in a state of deficit

to be taken advantage of and deceived

Having never done anything wrong or shameful, one does not need to fear unexpected visitors or sudden troubles.

hidden loss (finance)

to decrease in the visible illuminated portion (of the moon)

to be guilty of dereliction of duty

responsible for its own profits and losses, typically referring to a business or organization

he who never wrongs others does not fear the knock in the night; one can rest easy with a clear conscience