Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose one's rag
idiomatic expression
/luːz wʌnz ræg/
Definition
To become very angry or to lose one’s temper.
Examples
- After waiting in line for hours, she finally lost her rag with the cashier.
- He tends to lose his rag over minor inconveniences, which makes him hard to work with.
- When her team failed to meet the deadline, the project manager completely lost her rag.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone has lost control due to extreme frustration or anger.
Synonyms
- lose one’s temper
- get angry
- blow a fuse
- fly off the handle
- hit the roof
