lose one's way
The phrase "lose one's way" is an idiomatic expression used both literally and figuratively to describe a state of disorientation or deviation from a desired path.
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Definition
B2Travel
(literal)To become lost or disoriented while traveling.
Example
- After taking a wrong turn, they lost their way in the forest.
C1Life
(figurative)To become confused or uncertain about one's purpose or goals.
Example
- After the company merger, many employees felt they had lost their way.
C1Career
(figurative)To deviate from a planned course or direction in one's professional life.
Example
- The artist lost her way after her initial success and struggled to find inspiration.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lose one's way":
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