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      • lose it idiom informal Add to word list Add to word list to stop being able to control your emotions and suddenly start to shout, cry, or laugh: I'd been trying so hard to stay calm but in the end I just lost it.
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  2. LOSE IT definition: 1. to stop being able to control your emotions and suddenly start to shout, cry, or laugh: 2. to…. Learn more.

  3. The idiom “lose it” is a common expression used in everyday conversations. It refers to the act of losing control over one’s emotions or behavior, often resulting in an outburst or breakdown.

    • Meaning | Synonyms
    • Example Sentences
    • Origin
    go insane or crazy
    become mentally ill or unstable
    to come to be without something
    to be deprived of something
    I thought he had lost itwhen he told me how much his new car had cost.
    He thought he’d lost itwhen he found his keys in the microwave.
    She had been stuck at home with four small children all week and she was losing it.
    Sometimes the music is so loud at work that it feels like I’m going to lose it.

    “Lose” is an old Middle English word going back to 900. It means to be without something. It is generally used in an informal way when speaking figuratively. It means that you are losing your ability to keep your emotions in check. It can refer to any kind of emotion, including happiness, anger, and sadness. Dating back to the 1500s, the phrase ‘to...

  4. 1. to fail to maintain one's composure, as by an outburst of anger, laughter, etc. 2. to suffer temporary or permanent diminution of one's ability, skill, etc. the pitcher lost it in the sixth inning. See full dictionary entry for lose.

  5. Here are three examples of the idiom "lose it" used in a sentence: I was so frustrated, I thought I was going to lose it. When he told the joke, I just lost it and started laughing hysterically.

  6. It is commonly used as part of a sentence to convey its full meaning. For example, 'I completely lost it when I couldn't find my car keys.' However, in informal conversations, people might understand the phrase even if used alone, like saying 'I just "lost it"!' to express frustration or anger.

  7. LOSE IT meaning: to stop being able to control your emotions and suddenly start to laugh, shout or cry: . Learn more.

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