Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-your-marbles
idiom
/luːz jʊr ˈmɑːr.bəlz/
Definition
To lose one’s marbles means to become mentally unstable or to lose one’s sanity.
Examples
- After all the stress from work, I think I’m starting to lose my marbles!
- He was so worried about the exam results that he completely lost his marbles.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is acting irrationally or seems to have lost their ability to think logically.
Synonyms
- go crazy
- go insane
- become unhinged
- lose one’s mind
