Lose your cool
verb
To suddenly become very angry, upset, or nervous.
He lost his cool when the waiter dropped his food.
Often appears as...
- don't lose your cool
- easily lose one's cool
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To suddenly become very angry, upset, or nervous.
He lost his cool when the waiter dropped his food.
Often appears as...
- don't lose your cool
- easily lose one's cool
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used when emotions are so strong that they're hard to control, indicating a loss of composure.
During the intense debate, he lost his cool and shouted.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Mainly used in casual conversations, not in formal situations like business meetings.
At the family dinner, I lost my cool over a silly joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often viewed negatively, as it implies a lack of self-control or professionalism.
The coach lost his cool with the referee and was ejected from the game.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used when emotions are so strong that they're hard to control, indicating a loss of composure.
During the intense debate, he lost his cool and shouted.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Mainly used in casual conversations, not in formal situations like business meetings.
At the family dinner, I lost my cool over a silly joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often viewed negatively, as it implies a lack of self-control or professionalism.
The coach lost his cool with the referee and was ejected from the game.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Used when emotions are so strong that they're hard to control, indicating a loss of composure.
During the intense debate, he lost his cool and shouted.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Setting
Mainly used in casual conversations, not in formal situations like business meetings.
At the family dinner, I lost my cool over a silly joke.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Often viewed negatively, as it implies a lack of self-control or professionalism.
The coach lost his cool with the referee and was ejected from the game.
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