take leave of one's senses
To go crazy; to stop behaving rationally.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“You have taken leave of your senses if you think that is a good idea.”
“When he decided to quit his job without a backup plan, his friends wondered if he had taken leave of his senses.”
“The politician seemed to have taken leave of his senses, making erratic public statements that alienated even his most loyal supporters during the final weeks of the campaign.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026