The phrase "lose one's shit" is believed to have originated in American slang during the 1960s or 1970s. It is thought to have emerged as an intensified version of the more common expression "lose one's cool," which means to lose one's composure or temper. This idiom is used colloquially to describe a situation where someone becomes extremely angry, frustrated, or loses control of their emotions in an exaggerated manner. It is typically used in informal contexts when someone's emotional reaction is seen as excessive or extreme.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

Definition und Bedeutung von „lose one's shit“ im Englischen

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