Lose your head
phrase
To panic or lose control under stress or pressure.
When the fire alarm went off, he lost his head and started shouting instead of following the emergency procedures.
Often appears as...
- don't lose your head
- he lost his head
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To lose your temper or patience.
She lost her head when she discovered how much money he had spent.
Often appears as...
- he lost his head
- lost his head to anger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To panic or lose control under stress or pressure.
When the fire alarm went off, he lost his head and started shouting instead of following the emergency procedures.
Often appears as...
- don't lose your head
- he lost his head
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To lose your temper or patience.
She lost her head when she discovered how much money he had spent.
Often appears as...
- he lost his head
- lost his head to anger
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Trigger
This phrase often indicates someone couldn't cope with a stressful situation.
During the debate, she lost her head and forgot all her points.
Pro Tip 2/3Stay Calm
It's used to advise someone to remain calm and not to overreact in a difficult situation.
The key to solving this problem is to not lose your head.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Reactions
Commonly used to describe inappropriate or unhelpful behavior during emergencies.
It's important not to lose your head during a crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Trigger
This phrase often indicates someone couldn't cope with a stressful situation.
During the debate, she lost her head and forgot all her points.
Pro Tip 2/3Stay Calm
It's used to advise someone to remain calm and not to overreact in a difficult situation.
The key to solving this problem is to not lose your head.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Reactions
Commonly used to describe inappropriate or unhelpful behavior during emergencies.
It's important not to lose your head during a crisis.
Pro Tip 1/3Pressure Trigger
This phrase often indicates someone couldn't cope with a stressful situation.
During the debate, she lost her head and forgot all her points.
Pro Tip 2/3Stay Calm
It's used to advise someone to remain calm and not to overreact in a difficult situation.
The key to solving this problem is to not lose your head.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Reactions
Commonly used to describe inappropriate or unhelpful behavior during emergencies.
It's important not to lose your head during a crisis.
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