lose oneself

English

Verb

lose oneself (third-person singular simple present loses oneself, present participle losing oneself, simple past and past participle lost oneself)

  1. To lose one's way; to become lost.
  2. (figuratively) To become deeply involved (in something) or overwhelmed by a (particular) sensation or emotion.
    • 2006, Zach Helm, Stranger Than Fiction (screenplay):
      Sometimes, when we lose ourselves in fear and despair, in routine and constancy, in hopelessness and tragedy, we can thank God for Bavarian sugar cookies.
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