lose it

phrase

Synonyms of lose itnext
1
: to fail to maintain a hold on reality
also : to become mentally unsound
2
: to become overwhelmed with strong emotion : to lose one's composure
so angry I almost lost it

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My father, who had been flying under fire without complaint, lost it. — Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026 At the heart of the case is the concern that a person may remain legally eligible for coverage, yet still lose it because the process becomes too difficult to complete. — Michelle Mbekeani, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The Red Sox and Nationals turned a regular June game into the biggest baseball brawl of the season after Boston hothead Willson Contreras completely lost it. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose it

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“Lose it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20it. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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