Lose your mind
verb phrase
To become extremely upset or angry.
I'll lose my mind if I have to hear that song one more time.
Often appears as...
- about to lose my mind
- almost lose my mind
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To become insane or mentally unstable.
After being stranded on the island for months, he almost lost his mind.
Often appears as...
- losing my mind over this
- don't want to lose my mind
verb phrase
To be extremely excited or enthusiastic about something.
Fans were losing their minds when the band took the stage.
Often appears as...
- going to lose my mind
- fans lose their minds
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To become extremely upset or angry.
I'll lose my mind if I have to hear that song one more time.
Often appears as...
- about to lose my mind
- almost lose my mind
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To become insane or mentally unstable.
After being stranded on the island for months, he almost lost his mind.
Often appears as...
- losing my mind over this
- don't want to lose my mind
verb phrase
To be extremely excited or enthusiastic about something.
Fans were losing their minds when the band took the stage.
Often appears as...
- going to lose my mind
- fans lose their minds
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotion
Use it to emphasize a powerful emotional response, often to a specific situation.
I'll lose my mind if these telemarketers keep calling.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial
It's mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.
She's going to lose her mind when she sees the mess you made.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is actually going insane; it's an expression of frustration.
You're going to lose your mind over this puzzle; it's really tricky.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotion
Use it to emphasize a powerful emotional response, often to a specific situation.
I'll lose my mind if these telemarketers keep calling.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial
It's mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.
She's going to lose her mind when she sees the mess you made.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is actually going insane; it's an expression of frustration.
You're going to lose your mind over this puzzle; it's really tricky.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Emotion
Use it to emphasize a powerful emotional response, often to a specific situation.
I'll lose my mind if these telemarketers keep calling.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial
It's mostly used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.
She's going to lose her mind when she sees the mess you made.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It doesn't mean someone is actually going insane; it's an expression of frustration.
You're going to lose your mind over this puzzle; it's really tricky.
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