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lose it

 

1. Sl. to empty one's stomach; to vomit. Oh, God! I think I'm going to lose it! Go lose it in the bushes.

2. Sl. to get angry; to lose one's temper. It was too much for him. Ted lost it. I sat there calmly, biting my lip to keep from losing it.

See also: lose

lose it

to become very angry He was afraid he was going to lose it, so he cut the meeting short.

Related vocabulary: lose your/its grip

See also: lose

lose it

1. tv. to empty one’s stomach; to vomit. (Collegiate.) Oh, God! I think I’m going to lose it!

2. tv. to get angry; to lose one’s temper; lose control. I sat there calmly, biting my lip to keep from losing it.

See also: lose

lose it

Slang

1. To become very angry or emotionally upset.

2. To become deranged or mentally disturbed.

3. To become less capable or proficient; decline: He can still play tennis well. He hasn't lost it yet.

See also: lose