English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

lose your grip: meaning and examples

lose your grip means lose control or the ability to deal with a situation.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “lose your grip” and connect it to this meaning: lose control or the ability to deal with a situation.

How to use “lose your grip”

Common mistake: Treat “lose your grip” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

Learn it in context

This expression belongs to Lesson 18, where you can compare it with other idioms about control and practise it interactively.

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