Definitions by thymarchhare

Lose the farm

Referring to the historical forfeit or seizure of one's farm due to loss of income or inability to pay costs, this expression means one has lost a great deal of money gambling.

Megan: "Hey Joe! How'd the poker tournament go?

Joe: "I lost the farm."

Chris: Hey Sarah, I'm going to the racetrack to bet on horses.

Sarah: Don't lose the farm!

Lose the farm by thymarchhare July 10, 2024