they had a lot to lose by these machines coming in and replace their jobs because their skills were very, very specific to a particular industry which means if they lose their jobs there’s nowhere for them to go .I
Having a lot to
یعنی چیزهای زیادی برای … (یک فعل)
مثلا
I have a lot to learn in my life
من چیزهای زیادی برای یادگیری در زندگی دارم
You have a lot to study for tomorrow exam yet
تو هنوز چیزهای زیادی برای مطالعه برای امتحان فردا داری
He has a lot to stay for them
او چیزهای زیادی برای ایستادن (ادامه دادن) داره