lose it

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für den Verlust der Kontrolle über seine Emotionen, meist indem man sehr wütend, aufgebracht oder hysterisch wird; kann auch bedeuten, die Fähigkeit zu verlieren, eine Aufgabe zu erfüllen, oder den Verstand zu verlieren.

An informal expression meaning to lose control of one's emotions, typically becoming very angry, upset, or hysterical; can also mean to lose one's ability to perform a task or to go crazy.

1. Become very angryB2informal

   To suddenly become extremely angry or lose one's temper.

   Die Beherrschung verlieren

   • He completely lost it when he saw the scratch on his car.
   • She lost it after waiting in line for an hour.
   • Don't lose it over such a small mistake.

2. Lose control or composureB2informal

   To lose control of one's emotions or mental state.

   Die Kontrolle verlieren

   • After the stressful week, she just lost it and started crying.
   • He lost it during the exam and couldn't focus.
   • The comedian made the audience lose it with laughter.

3. Become crazy or irrationalB2informal

   To start behaving in a crazy or irrational way.

   Durchdrehen

   • I think he's losing it; he talks to himself all the time.
   • She lost it and started dancing in the middle of the street.
   • The pressure made him lose it completely.