Lose your rag
verb phrase
To suddenly become very angry.
When he discovered the truth, he totally lost his rag.
Often appears as...
- totally lose your rag
- lose your rag with someone
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb phrase
To suddenly become very angry.
When he discovered the truth, he totally lost his rag.
Often appears as...
- totally lose your rag
- lose your rag with someone
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a sudden, intense burst of anger, often used when someone cannot control their feelings anymore.
He was calm until the argument got personal, then he lost his rag.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.
She's usually professional, but she lost her rag when the meeting ran over time.
Pro Tip 3/3British Expression
Recognize that it's a British phrase, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.
After living in London for a year, I've noticed people often say 'lose your rag' instead of 'get angry'.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a sudden, intense burst of anger, often used when someone cannot control their feelings anymore.
He was calm until the argument got personal, then he lost his rag.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.
She's usually professional, but she lost her rag when the meeting ran over time.
Pro Tip 3/3British Expression
Recognize that it's a British phrase, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.
After living in London for a year, I've noticed people often say 'lose your rag' instead of 'get angry'.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Intensity
Indicates a sudden, intense burst of anger, often used when someone cannot control their feelings anymore.
He was calm until the argument got personal, then he lost his rag.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not in formal writing or professional environments.
She's usually professional, but she lost her rag when the meeting ran over time.
Pro Tip 3/3British Expression
Recognize that it's a British phrase, may not be understood or used by English speakers from other regions.
After living in London for a year, I've noticed people often say 'lose your rag' instead of 'get angry'.
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