lose it

You suddenly become very angry and cannot control what you say or do.

• Please do not lose it.
• Dad lost it when he saw the broken window.
• She nearly loses it whenever someone interrupts her.

Similar words: explode, blow up, lose your temper

Opposites: calm down

Common phrases: lose it completely, nearly lose it

You become so upset that you cannot control your feelings, often starting to cry.

• She lost it and cried.
• I nearly lost it when I heard about his death.
• He loses it whenever he talks about the funeral.

Similar words: break down

Common phrases: lose it completely, almost lose it

You start laughing so much that you cannot stop.

• We lost it laughing.
• She lost it when he did that silly dance.
• How did you keep from losing it during the speech?

Similar words: crack up, burst out laughing

Common phrases: lose it laughing, totally lose it

You become unable to think clearly or behave sensibly.

• I think I am losing it.
• After days without sleep, he felt he was losing it.
• She feared she would lose it if the pressure continued.

Similar words: lose your mind, go crazy

Common phrases: lose it mentally, completely lose it

You can no longer do something as well as you used to.

• That singer has lost it.
• The former champion seems to have lost it this season.
• Do you think the director is losing it?

Similar words: lose your touch

Common phrases: lose it completely, gradually lose it

You stop being able to manage what is happening.

• The teacher lost it as the classroom descended into chaos.
• The chair lost it when everyone started speaking at once.
• We were managing the event well, then we lost it.

Similar words: lose control

Opposites: regain control

Common phrases: lose it completely, almost lose it