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out of one's mind

British pronunciation/ˌaʊtəv wˈɒnz mˈaɪnd/
American pronunciation/ˌaʊɾəv wˈʌnz mˈaɪnd/
out of one's mind
[PHRASE]
1

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

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out of {one's} mind definition and meaning

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.

2

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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