Lose your grip on Meaning in English

expression

US

LOOZ yer GRIP awn

UK

LOOZ yaw GRIP on

Definition

To lose control or understanding of something, either physically (literally letting go of something you're holding) or metaphorically (losing control over a situation, your emotions, or your thoughts).

Usage & Nuances

Often used metaphorically; common expressions: 'lose your grip on reality', 'lose your grip on the situation'. Formal and informal. Not the same as 'lose grip' (which can be physical, like slipping). Usually used for control, understanding, or emotional stability.

• Spanish: perder el control de - perder el dominio de
• Portuguese (BR): perder o controle de - perder a noção de
• Portuguese (PT): perder o controlo de - perder a noção de
• Chinese (Simplified): 失去对...的控制 - 失去对...的掌握
• Chinese (Traditional): 失去對...的控制 - 失去對...的掌握
• Hindi: पर से पकड़ खो देना - नियंत्रण खो देना
• Arabic: تفقد سيطرتك على - تفقد قبضتك على
• Bengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণ হারানো - বোঝাপড়া হারানো
• Russian: утратить контроль - потерять понимание
• Japanese: コントロールを失う - 理解を失う
• Vietnamese: mất kiểm soát - mất hiểu biết
• Korean: 통제력을 잃다 - 이해를 잃다
• Turkish: kontrolü kaybetmek - kavrayışını kaybetmek
• Urdu: قابو کھونا - سمجھ کھونا
• Indonesian: kehilangan kendali - kehilangan pemahaman

Example Sentences

Don't lose your grip on the rope while climbing.

basic

He started to lose his grip on reality after the accident.

basic

Try not to lose your grip on your emotions.

basic

I feel like I'm starting to lose my grip on everything at work.

natural

She completely lost her grip on the conversation and stopped making sense.

natural

If you lose your grip on the situation now, it might get out of hand fast.

natural