spinning out
Car skidding wildly
Spinning out describes losing control, whether literally or figuratively.
A car spins out when it skids and rotates uncontrollably.
A person spins out when overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or racing thoughts: I've been spinning out about the interview all week.
The phrase suggests a mental state that's accelerating beyond one's ability to manage.
- dizzyingCausing spatial disorientation
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
- whirlingRotating swiftly in place
- rotatingTurning on an axis
- skidUncontrolled lateral slide
fishtail · centrifuge · meltdown · mental breakdown · hydroplane · black ice · burn rubber · anxiety · spiral · tailspin · death spiral · breakdown · nervous wreck · overwhelm · gyroscope · unravel · swerve · losing grip
spinning outkeeping it together
Staying functional despite stress
keeping cool · centered · level-headed · collected · in control
spinning outholding together
Remaining unified, not separating
coming together · on track · under control · gaining traction · firing on all cylinders
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