Lose Its Shine

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /luz ɪts ʃaɪn/

Definitions of lose its shine

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'lose' is the verb in the phrase 'lose its shine'.

Example Sentences

A1 When you don't take care of your jewelry, it can lose its shine.

A2 My car has started to lose its shine because I haven't washed it in weeks.

B1 The company's reputation began to lose its shine after the scandal.

B2 The actor's career started to lose its shine after a series of box office flops.

C1 The once popular restaurant began to lose its shine as newer, trendier places opened up nearby.

C2 The city's tourism industry started to lose its shine due to a decrease in international visitors.

Examples of lose its shine in a Sentence

formal Over time, the metal surface may lose its shine due to exposure to harsh chemicals.

informal If you don't take care of your car, it will eventually lose its shine.

slang That new phone of yours is going to lose its shine real quick if you keep dropping it.

figurative As she struggled with her self-esteem, her confidence started to lose its shine.

Grammatical Forms of lose its shine

past tense

lost

plural

lose their shine

comparative

loses its shine more easily

superlative

loses its shine the quickest

present tense

loses its shine

future tense

will lose its shine

perfect tense

has lost its shine

continuous tense

is losing its shine

singular

loses its shine

positive degree

shiny

infinitive

to lose its shine

gerund

losing its shine

participle

lost its shine

Origin and Evolution of lose its shine

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'lose its shine' likely originated from the concept of something losing its luster or brightness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase has come to represent something losing its appeal, attractiveness, or value, not just its physical shine.