lose one's head

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/luːz wʌnz hɛd/ En-au-lose one's head.ogg

Word forms

lose one's head loses one's head losing one's head lost one's head
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