Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-your-cool
idiom
/ˈluːz jʊər kuːl/
Definition
To become angry or upset and lose control of one’s emotions.
Examples
- During the meeting, he lost his cool when his ideas were criticized.
- It’s important to stay calm and not lose your cool in stressful situations.
- She tends to lose her cool when things don’t go as planned.
Meaning
This phrase indicates a situation where someone fails to keep their composure and reacts in a frustrated or emotional manner.
Synonyms
- get angry
- blow up
- lose your temper
- freak out
