lose a passport
/luːz ə ˈpɑːspɔːt/
Meaning
This phrase describes the unfortunate event of misplacing or being unable to find your official government travel document while abroad. It is a common travel emergency that requires visiting an embassy or consulate.
Examples
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It is my worst nightmare to lose a passport while traveling in a foreign country.
It is my worst nightmare to lose a passport while traveling in a foreign country.
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If you lose a passport, you must contact your embassy immediately.
If you lose a passport, you must contact your embassy immediately.
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He was terrified that he might lose his passport during the busy transit.
He was terrified that he might lose his passport during the busy transit.
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She had to cancel her flight because she managed to lose her passport at the airport.
She had to cancel her flight because she managed to lose her passport at the airport.
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To avoid losing a passport, keep it in a secure money belt close to your body.
To avoid losing a passport, keep it in a secure money belt close to your body.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I lost my pass.
✓ I lost my passport.
A 'pass' is too generic (like a bus pass or boarding pass). You must use 'passport' for the official international travel document.
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✗ He loosed his passport.
✓ He lost his passport.
The past tense of the irregular verb 'lose' is 'lost', not 'loosed'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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What should I do if I ___ while on vacation?
💡 Misplacing your official international travel document.
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lose a passport
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Be careful not to ___ during your international travels.
💡 Keep your main travel document safe.
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lose a passport