lost in the sauce
The phrase "lost in the sauce" is a versatile slang term used primarily in the US to describe states of confusion, distraction, or intoxication.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, slang)Overwhelmed or confused by a situation, making it hard to focus or decide.
Example
- He was so lost in the sauce during the meeting that he missed all the important points.
B2Social
(informal, slang)Thoroughly inebriated to the point of being stupefied.
Example
- After a few too many drinks, he was completely lost in the sauce.
C1Military
(informal, slang)Hopelessly confused and unaware of one's surroundings.
Example
- The new recruit was lost in the sauce during the training exercise.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lost in the sauce":
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