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lose it

The correct spelling is lose it.

How to pronounce lose it

verb

Say it like: Los-e i-t

The correct spelling is lose it. To become explosively angry; to lose one's temper. For example: "When my dad found out I had failed the exams, he just lost it."

Usage Examples

When my dad found out I had failed the exams, he just lost it.

When the teacher's chair broke, the class completely lost it.

When you think about all she's done for the sport, it's kind of sad, but she's completely lost it over the past few years.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To become explosively angry; to lose one's temper.
  2. 2.To begin to laugh uncontrollably.
  3. 3.To lose one's mind, go crazy.
  4. 4.To cease to have a skill or ability, to lose one's touch, to be washed up.
  5. 5.To lose control of a situation.

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