almost lost it

almost lost it

Nearly erupted in an intense display of emotion, usually anger or laughter. I almost lost it on the waitress after she messed up my order for the third time. Paul almost lost it at the airport when he found out that his luggage was missing. Wow, when he slipped on that banana peel, I almost lost it.
See also: almost, lost
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

almost lost it

Fig. to nearly lose one's temper, composure, or control, as out of anger. I was so mad, I almost lost it. When he saw the dent in his fender, he almost lost it.
See also: almost, lost
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • choked by emotion
  • mess
  • fall about with laughter
  • choked with emotion
  • shake with laughter
  • shake with laughter, to
  • gales of laughter
  • howl with laughter
  • split one's sides, to
  • a real howler
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The Cup showdown almost lost it's family final tag in a fiery four-minute spell in the second half.