Lose your cool Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkuɫ
LOOZ yer KOOL
lˈuːz/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈuːl
LOOZ yaw KOOL
Definition
To suddenly become very angry or unable to control your emotions, especially in a stressful situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in informal conversation; means to get suddenly angry or emotionally upset. Used with 'your' (lose your cool, lose his cool). Similar to 'lose your temper,' but can sound a bit lighter or about losing composure, not just anger.
Spanish: perder los estribos - perder la calmaPortuguese (BR): perder a calmaPortuguese (PT): perder a calmaChinese (Simplified): 失去冷静 - 发脾气Chinese (Traditional): 失去冷靜 - 發脾氣Hindi: आपा खो देनाArabic: يفقد أعصابهBengali: ধৈর্য্য হারানো - মাথা গরম করাRussian: выйти из себя - потерять самообладаниеJapanese: 冷静さを失う - 取り乱すVietnamese: mất bình tĩnh - mất kiểm soátKorean: 침착함을 잃다 - 화를 내다Turkish: çıldırmak - soğukkanlılığını kaybetmekUrdu: غصہ کھو دینا - آپے سے باہر ہوناIndonesian: kehilangan ketenangan - hilang kontrol
Example Sentences
He tried not to lose his cool during the argument.
basic
Don't lose your cool if you make a mistake at work.
basic
She lost her cool when she saw the mess.
basic
I almost lost my cool waiting in that long line.
natural
It's hard not to lose your cool when things keep going wrong.
natural
If people shout at you, try not to lose your cool and answer calmly.
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