Grammar fix
lose control
cannot manage
To be unable to manage your feelings, actions, or a situation, often leading to problems or chaos.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
He lost control of the car on the icy road.
In stressful situations, some people lose control of their emotions and react without thinking.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: He lost the control of the car.
Say: He lost control of the car.
No 'the' — 'lose control OF something'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Lose control' is natural; 'forfeit capacity to regulate' is jargon.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
lose control (of)
- of
- completely
- the car
- yourself