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Be/go out of your mind

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Strong EmotionPlay
Used when feelings are so intense that they're almost unbearable. SlideI was out of my mind with grief when I lost my pet.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's an expression, not a real loss of mental faculties. SlideShe was out of her mind with excitement - it's just a saying, she was actually fine.
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Temporary StatePlay
Implies a temporary loss of composure, not a permanent state. SlideWhen he couldn't find his keys, he was momentarily out of his mind.