lose one's head
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lose one's head
- /luːz wʌnz hɛd/
verb loses one's head · losing one's head · lost one's head
- To be killed, usually in a gruesome manner.
- To suffer decapitation.
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To behave irrationally or to lose one's self-control, especially in a distressing situation or as a result of falling in love.
Mrs. Ambient's grief was frantic; she lost her head and said strange things.
Similar: flip out, freak out, head over heels, in love, lose one's marbles, lose one's mind, off with someone's head, panic, wig out
- To be dismissed from a job.
Opposite: keep one's head
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Opposite: keep one's head
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verb to behave irrationally or lose self-control
| Español | perder la cabeza |
|---|---|
| Português | perder a cabeça |
| Français | perdre la tête |
| Deutsch | den Kopf verlieren |
| Italiano | perdere la testa |
| Русский | теря́ть го́лову terjátʹ gólovu, потеря́ть го́лову poterjátʹ gólovu |
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