Lose your head.
[Idiom] LOSE YOUR HEAD. - Keeping Cool Under Pressure
Lose self-control.
To 'lose your head' isn’t literally about losing any part of your body. Instead, it's an expressive way to describe losing one's composure or ability to think rationally in stressful circumstances. Picture someone in a heated argument shouting instead of speaking calmly; they’re said to have 'lost their head.' This idiom serves as a colorful reminder of the importance of staying calm under pressure.
Example Sentences
He tends to lose his head under pressure.
He often panics under pressure.
During the crisis, she managed not to lose her head.
She managed to stay calm during the crisis.
It’s easy to lose your head when things get chaotic.
It's easy to become overwhelmed and lose control when things get hectic.
