Be out of your mind with worry, etc.

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To feel extremely worried or upset.

She was out of her mind with worry when her son didn't come home on time.
Visual representation of "be out of your mind with worry, etc." - To feel extremely worried or upset

Often appears as...

  • out of mind with worry
  • out of mind with fear
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Emphasis on Extreme

The phrase implies an intense level of emotion, more than just being worried.

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When the hurricane struck, they were out of their minds with worry for their relatives.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative expression meaning someone is very worried, not physically out of their mind.

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He was out of his mind with anxiety over the lost documents.
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Crisis Situations

Often used during situations of danger or high stress to describe someone's state of mind.

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She was out of her mind with fear when she heard the sirens.
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