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Definition lose the plot in British English

lose the plot phrase

phrase
1

to no longer understand a situation or know how to deal with it

Example

I'm sorry, I'm losing the plot - can you explain again?

Synonyms and related words
misunderstand mistake misinterpret
2

to start behaving in a strange or silly way

Example

Tony's put everything in the wrong place - he's losing the plot.

Definition lose the plot in British English