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out of one's mind
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(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill
What is the origin of the idiom "out of one's mind" and when to use it?
The idiom "out of one's mind" is an expression used to describe someone who is mentally unstable, irrational, or behaving in a way that is not considered normal or sane. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to the concept of the mind being the center of one's consciousness and cognitive abilities.
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used to refer to someone who is so stressed, angry, or confused that they are unable to behave normally or make any logical decisions
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It's been three years since we broke up, but I still can't seem to put her out of my mind.
As I waited for my delayed flight with no entertainment or books, I was bored out of my mind at the airport.
He tried to wipe the embarrassing incident out of his mind.
You must be out of your mind if you think I'll lend you money after what happened last time.
When the power went out and there was nothing to do, I found myself bored out of my mind without any form of entertainment.
