English Explanatory Dictionary

use it or lose it

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Skills or knowledge that are seldom applied are likely to be lost with time.
  2. Property and privileges will be lost if they are not utilized.
  3. One's physical fitness will gradually decline if one does not exercise regularly.

Word forms

use it or lose it

Synonyms

move it or lose it
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