Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose one's way
idiom
/luːz wʌnz weɪ/
Definition
To become lost or unable to find one’s way; to deviate from a planned route or direction.
Examples
- After wandering around the city for hours, I realized I had completely lost my way.
- She often gets lost in new places and is afraid of losing her way.
- Despite our map, we still managed to lose our way in the dense forest.
Meaning
It describes a situation where someone is unable to navigate to a destination, often due to lack of knowledge about the area or poor navigation skills.
Synonyms
- get lost
- lose oneself
- become disoriented
- stray
