Synonyms of lost it

lost it

phrase

past tense of lose it

as in cracked

to yield to mental or emotional stress

She lost it when she was told there would be yet another delay.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cracked
• fell apart
• melted down
• choked
• freaked (out)
• flipped (out)
• went to pieces
• wigged (out)
• broke up
• broke down
• went off the deep end
• blew one's cool

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lost it

One question that scientists have puzzled over for years is whether Venus always lacked a moon, or if the hottest planet in the solar system once had a natural satellite and somehow lost it. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Valadao won a congressional seat in 2012, lost it in 2018, then won it back in 2020. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Some people who lost power after the storm last week got it back, but then lost it again because of the fire. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Why are the Heat prioritizing a player who’s obviously lost it? — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Nearly all Chinese model providers gained market share on the platform since January, while all US companies lost it. — Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026

My father, who had been flying under fire without complaint, lost it. — Mahsa Alimardani, Time, 6 July 2026

The Red Sox and Nationals turned a regular June game into the biggest baseball brawl of the season after Boston hothead Willson Contreras completely lost it. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026