A2 — Elementary💼 Work & Money
Perdere la testa
To lose one's head
Literal Translation
"To lose one's head"
What it means
To panic or lose composure under pressure at work
Example in context
"Quando il sistema è andato giù, ha perso la testa invece di seguire il piano."
"When the system went down, he lost his head instead of following the plan."
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