
Be/go out of your mind
Strong Emotion
Used when feelings are so intense that they're almost unbearable.
I was out of my mind with grief when I lost my pet.
Not Literal
It's an expression, not a real loss of mental faculties.
She was out of her mind with excitement - it's just a saying, she was actually fine.
Temporary State
Implies a temporary loss of composure, not a permanent state.
When he couldn't find his keys, he was momentarily out of his mind. WordUp Chrome Extension
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