lose it

• Expresión informal que significa perder el control de las emociones, generalmente volviéndose muy enojado, alterado o histérico; también puede significar perder la capacidad de realizar una tarea o volverse loco.

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.