Lose (one's) cherry In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lose (one's) cherry", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-18 12:08

Meaning of Lose (one's) cherry

Synonyms:

bust (one's) cherry , pop the cherry

Lose (one's) cherry British vulgar slang

To be no longer in the state of being a virgin anymore. (To have sexual intercourse for the first time.)
 

 

She was ashamed of losing her cherry to such an unfaithful man.

The elderly tend to consider those losing their cherry before marriage as depraved.

To do something that you have never done before, usually said of something that is challenging, dangerous, illegal, etc.
 

I will lose my cherry taking on the solo climbing challenge this weekend.

John took a liking to parkour after his friend encouraged him to lose his cherry a backflip, which is one's of the parkour move.

Grammar and Usage of Lose (one's) cherry

Verb Forms

  • lost (one's) cherry
  • losing (one's) cherry

The verb "lose" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Lose (one's) cherry

This phrase dates back to the late 19th century.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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a rich man's joke is always funny

People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.

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Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.

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