lose one's mind
The phrase "lose one's mind" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a state of mental instability or extreme emotional reaction.
Definition
B2General
(informal)To become mentally unstable or insane.
Example
- After months of stress, he felt like he was going to lose his mind.
B2General
(informal)To act irrationally or wildly, often due to extreme stress or emotion.
Example
- She lost her mind when she found out she had missed the deadline.
B2General
(informal)To experience a temporary lapse in rational thought or behavior.
Example
- I must have lost my mind for a moment when I agreed to that plan.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lose one's mind":
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