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out of one's mind
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(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill
Idiom
InformalWhat 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
Example
If he keeps making risky decisions, people might consider him out of his mind, but sometimes taking risks pays off.
When the power went out and there was nothing to do, I found myself bored out of my mind without any form of entertainment.
The patient's delusions and hallucinations indicate that he is out of his mind and needs immediate medical attention.
It's been three years since we broke up, but I still can't seem to put her out of my mind.
Spending the entire weekend doing repetitive household chores left me feeling bored out of my mind.
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