losing one's shit
losing one's shit is the present participle and gerund of lose one's shit.
Meaning of lose one's shit
Verb
lose one's shit (third-person singular simple present loses one's shit, present participle losing one's shit, simple past and past participle lost one's shit)
- To lose one's temper.
- To have a sudden burst of emotion, regardless of the type of feeling.
- I watched Lady Gaga’s Telephone video last night, and I lost my shit.
- To break down in laughter.
Questions about losing one's shit
- What is losing one's shit the present participle and gerund of?
- Losing one's shit is the present participle and gerund of lose one's shit.
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