Lose your cool

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verb

To suddenly become very angry, upset, or nervous.

He lost his cool when the waiter dropped his food.
Visual representation of "lose your cool" - To suddenly become very angry, upset, or nervous

Often appears as...

  • don't lose your cool
  • easily lose one's cool

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

Used when emotions are so strong that they're hard to control, indicating a loss of composure.

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During the intense debate, he lost his cool and shouted.
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Informal Setting

Mainly used in casual conversations, not in formal situations like business meetings.

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At the family dinner, I lost my cool over a silly joke.
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Negative Connotation

Often viewed negatively, as it implies a lack of self-control or professionalism.

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The coach lost his cool with the referee and was ejected from the game.
Visual representation of the word "Lose your cool"

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