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Lose one's head

//luːz wʌnz hɛd// verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To be killed, usually in a gruesome manner. figuratively
  2. 2
    To suffer decapitation.
  3. 3
    To behave irrationally or to lose one's self-control, especially in a distressing situation or as a result of falling in love. idiomatic

    "Mrs. Ambient's grief was frantic; she lost her head and said strange things."

  4. 4
    To be dismissed from a job. idiomatic

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