Meaning of the word "lost cause" in English
What does "lost cause" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lost cause
US /lɔst kɔz/
UK /lɒst kɔːz/
Idiom
a person or thing that can no longer be helped or is beyond hope
Example:
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Trying to convince him is a lost cause; he never changes his mind.
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After several attempts, we realized that fixing the old car was a lost cause.