C1idiominformalemotions
lose the plot
USUK
to start behaving in a strange or angry way, losing control
British and informal. It can also mean a team or company has forgotten its purpose.
In context
When the printer jammed for the fifth time, my colleague completely lost the plot.
I think I'm losing the plot; I put my phone in the fridge this morning.
More idioms about emotions
- a bitter pill to swallowan unpleasant fact or situation that is hard to accept
- a bundle of nervesvery nervous and worried
- a chip on your shouldera lasting anger because you feel you were treated unfairly in the past
- a knot in your stomacha tight, sick feeling in your body caused by worry or fear
- a lump in your throata tight feeling in your throat because you are so moved that you might cry