lose it
phrase
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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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.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The notice updated the Statistical Area and Coal Closure categories, revealing considerable churn in county eligibility; 170 counties gained status while 154 lost it, based on unemployment data.
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Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The notice updated the Statistical Area and Coal Closure categories, revealing considerable churn in county eligibility; 170 counties gained status while 154 lost it, based on unemployment data.
—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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“Lose it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20it. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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