Lose it Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
LOOZ-it
lˈuːz/ /ˈɪt
LOOZ-it
Definition
To suddenly become very angry, upset, or unable to control your emotions or actions. It can also mean to go crazy or act irrationally.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often in spoken English. Used for losing emotional control, usually from anger, stress, or pressure. Can sound humorous or serious based on context. Don't confuse with 'lose' (to misplace something). Common with 'almost', 'completely', or 'about to'.
Spanish: perder el control - enloquecerPortuguese (BR): perder a cabeça - perder o controlePortuguese (PT): perder a cabeça - perder o controloChinese (Simplified): 失控 - 发疯Chinese (Traditional): 失控 - 發瘋Hindi: हिसाब खो देना - आपा खो देनाArabic: يفقد أعصابه - يجنBengali: নিয়ন্ত্রণ হারানো - পাগল হয়ে যাওয়াRussian: сорваться - выйти из себя - потерять самообладаниеJapanese: キレる - 我を忘れるVietnamese: mất kiểm soát - phát điênKorean: 이성을 잃다 - 폭발하다Turkish: çıldırmak - kontrolünü kaybetmekUrdu: آپے سے باہر ہونا - جذبات پر قابو نہ رہناIndonesian: kehilangan kendali - kehilangan akal
Example Sentences
If you shout again, I'm going to lose it.
basic
She was so stressed that she finally lost it at work.
basic
He tried to stay calm, but then he lost it.
basic
I almost lost it when I saw the mess in my room.
natural
It was so funny, I totally lost it laughing.
natural
He looked like he was about to lose it during the meeting.
natural