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

Examples of lose it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sage wants his players to come and show for the ball and to regain possession quickly after losing it. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

For a retiree sharing a spare room or a parent listing their college student’s bedroom, hosting can mean the difference between staying in their home and losing it. — Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

An economy that lowers unemployment because workers leave the labor force is losing it. — Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for lose it

• candlelit
• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit