Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose sleep
idiomatic expression
looz sleep
Definition
To worry or be anxious about something to the point where it affects one’s ability to rest.
Examples
- I tend to lose sleep over minor issues, but I’m working on not letting them get to me.
- She lost sleep thinking about the big presentation the next day.
- It’s not worth it to lose sleep over things you can’t control.
Meaning
The phrase refers to the mental or emotional stress that prevents someone from having a good night’s sleep.
Synonyms
- worry
- stress
- fret
- lose rest
