loses the plot
Becomes completely unhinged
To lose the plot is to become confused, irrational, or unable to cope—as if you've lost track of what's happening in a story.
British in origin, it often describes someone whose behavior has become erratic or whose thinking has gone off the rails: He's completely lost the plot if he thinks that will work.
It can also mean simply losing focus or forgetting what you were doing.
- incoherenceFailure to make sense
- word saladMeaningless verbal confusion
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
- ramblingLong-winded and unfocused
- train of thoughtConnected sequence of ideas
panic · mental breakdown · falls apart · fog · brain fog · tangents · frustration · freeze · deer in headlights · stare · distraction · recklessness · overreaction · forgetfulness · blank · babble · scatterbrained · unhinged
loses the plotkeeps one's cool
Remains calm despite provocation
keeps it together · holds it together · rolls with the punches · keeps a cool head
loses the plotholds steady
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