take a bath
The phrase "take a bath" can refer to the literal act of cleaning oneself or an idiomatic expression for financial loss.
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Definition
A1Personal Care
(common)To wash oneself in a tub filled with water.
Example
- I like to take a bath after a long day to relax.
- She takes a bath every evening before bed.
B2Finance
(idiomatic, informal)To suffer a major financial loss.
Example
- He took a bath on that stock investment last year.
- Many investors took a bath during the market crash.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "take a bath":
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