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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.
Example
If he keeps making risky decisions, people might consider him out of his mind, but sometimes taking risks pays off.
In the past, people accused those who held unconventional beliefs of being out of their minds, leading to persecution.
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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
The constant stress drove him out of his mind.
She felt out of her mind trying to handle so many tasks at once.
