Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-lose-the-plot
idiomatic expression
tə luz ðə plɒt
Definition
To become confused or unable to understand what is happening; to lose one’s sense of direction or purpose.
Examples
- After studying late every night, I think I am starting to lose the plot with all these complicated theories.
- When he started talking about aliens, I realized he had completely lost the plot.
- During the meeting, several people seemed to lose the plot and forgot what we were discussing.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is no longer following a narrative or is struggling to keep up with the events or expectations.
Synonyms
- to lose control
- to go off the rails
- to become confused
