Lose one's reason In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lose one's reason", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-16 10:07

Meaning of Lose one's reason

Synonyms:

Lose your head , lose one's mind

Lose one's reason phrase

To fall in the state of being unconscious; to no longer have the ability to think or explain things reasonably; to go crazy.

In retrospect, I must have lost my reason at that time to agree to the idea.

Owing to her constant chatter during the test, I lost my reason and ended up with a low score.

Losing his reason after binge drinking, he drove carelessly and almost hit walkers.

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Suddenly become crazy or very angry or lose control

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Totally insane; overflowing with emotion, especially rage or enthusiasm

Grammar and Usage of Lose one's reason

Verb Forms

  • losing one's reason
  • lost one's reason

The verb "lose" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Lose one's reason

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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