Answer:

loseout

Answer	Crossword Clue
LOSEOUT	Fail to achieve an expected gain
LOSEOUT	Suffer defeat
LOSEOUT	Miss an opportunity

LOSEOUT	Miss one's chance
LOSEOUT	Draw the short straw
LOSEOUT	Miss the boat
LOSEOUT	Be defeated: Colloq.
LOSEOUT	Be defeated.
LOSEOUT	Fail.
LOSEOUT	Flunk
LOSEOUT	Fail

LOSEOUT	Get the short end of the stick
LOSEOUT	Miss one's opportunity