lose the bell

be someone's to lose

To be anticipated to be won by someone.

bear away the bell

To be superior in something.

bell out

To open out into a bell shape.

bell the cat

To undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group.

lose face

To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.

lose ground

To suffer loss or disadvantage; to experience a setback.

lose it

To lose control of a situation.

lose one's battle

To succumb to a serious illness.