freaks out
Has a meltdown
Freaks out means to lose emotional control, typically from fear, excitement, or shock: I freaked out when I saw the spider.
Someone freaking out may panic, become hysterical, or react with intense agitation.
The phrase can also mean to cause such a reaction in someone else: The news totally freaked her out.
A less intense use describes simply being very upset or excited.
- goes nutsLoses composure completely
- overreactsResponds disproportionately to stimulus
- goes crazyLoses mental composure
- flies off the handleLoses temper suddenly
- meltdownCatastrophic loss of control
hysteria · loses it · loses their mind · panic · fear · shock · alarm · exhilaration · thrill · terrified · white as a sheet · euphoria · goes wild · wild-eyed · joy · agitation · sweating · heart racing
freaks outchills out
Becomes calm and relaxed
keeps it together · relaxes · mellows out · unwinds · calms down
freaks outcopes
Handles difficulty successfully
takes it easy · holds it together · soldiers on · goes with the flow · manages
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