my fault to lose it vs my fault for losing it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My fault for losing it' is the more common and natural way to express responsibility for losing something. On the other hand, 'my fault to lose it' could be used in a more poetic or literary context, but it is less common in everyday language.

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my fault to lose it

This phrase is grammatically correct but less common in everyday language. It could be used in a more poetic or literary context.

This phrase can be used to express responsibility for losing something in a more artistic or expressive way.

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That means it's my fault if we lose Skull and the only shot we have at saving Earth.
It's not your fault they lose a bonus if you stay.
This is all my fault to begin with.
It is my fault to trust you.
It was my fault to beat you, open the door please.
It's my fault to take, and this is the best way to save lives, including yours.
It wasn't my fault to leave you behind
You carry on, It's my fault to get them here.
I would it were my fault to sleep so soundly.
My attorney Gunter has written in a manner not entirely orthodox a list of my faults to which we won't object.
But it was all my fault to begin with.
It'll be fun to watch her try not to lose it.
Or rather, I chose to lose it.
You really are starting to lose it down here.
I could tell you were about to lose it.
Japan is about to lose its way. Shishio will seize his chance.
I don't want this family to lose its way.
I'm starting to lose it.
She's starting to lose it, man.
Try not to lose it, darling.

Alternatives:

my fault for losing it
it's my fault that I lost it
I take the blame for losing it
I am responsible for losing it
I am at fault for losing it

my fault for losing it

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express responsibility for losing something.

This phrase is commonly used to take responsibility for losing something.

Alternatives:

my fault to lose it
it's my fault that I lost it
I take the blame for losing it
I am responsible for losing it
I am at fault for losing it

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my fault to lose it vs my fault for losing it