Emotions & feelings
lose heart
become discouraged
To become discouraged and lose hope that you will succeed.
Hear it in real life
I have failed the driving test twice.
Don't lose heart - you are getting closer each time.
Try not to lose heart just because the first interview went badly.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I lost my heart after failing the exam.
Say: I lost heart after failing the exam.
In this expression, say "lose heart" without "my".
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
don't lose heart; lose heart after a setback; lost heart
Your turn: say it out loud
Try not to lose heart just because the first interview went badly.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
lose heart
become discouraged
“Try not to lose heart just because the first interview went badly.”
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