Losing the Plot
의미: Going crazy, losing control or understanding
Losing the plot means losing track of what's happening or losing your mental composure. Like losing the plot of a movie, you've lost the thread of reality or sanity. Can be temporary frustration or perceived madness.
직역: Losing track of a story's plot, becoming confused.
예문
- I think I'm losing the plot—I forgot my own phone number. 我觉得我要疯了——我忘了自己的电话号码。Creo que estoy perdiendo la cabeza—olvidé mi propio número de teléfono.自分の電話番号忘れた——おかしくなってきた。내 전화번호도 잊어버렸어—정신이 나가고 있나 봐.
- He's completely lost the plot if he thinks that'll work. 他如果认为那会有效就完全疯了。Ha perdido completamente la cabeza si cree que eso funcionará.それがうまくいくと思ってるなら完全におかしい。그게 될 거라고 생각하면 완전히 정신이 나간 거야.
- The government has lost the plot on this issue. 政府在这个问题上完全失控了。El gobierno ha perdido la cabeza en este tema.政府はこの問題で完全に迷走してる。정부는 이 문제에서 완전히 갈피를 못 잡고 있어.
- She's been losing the plot since the stress started.压力开始后她就一直不太对劲。Ella ha estado perdiendo la cabeza desde que empezó el estrés.ストレスが始まってから彼女はずっとおかしくなってる。스트레스가 시작된 이후로 그녀는 계속 불안정해지고 있어.
발음
/luːzɪŋ ðə plɒt/
사용 가이드
맥락: friends, family, political commentary
어조: exasperated, critical
✓ 올바른 표현
- I'm losing the plot here.我在这里失控了。Estoy perdiendo la cabeza aquí.ここでおかしくなってきた。정신이 나가고 있나 봐.
- He's lost the plot.他完全疯了。Ha perdido la cabeza.彼は完全におかしくなった。그는 완전히 정신이 나갔어.
- Have they lost the plot?他们疯了吗？¿Han perdido la cabeza?彼らはおかしくなったの？그들이 정신이 나간 건가?
✗ 잘못된 표현
- Very casual—not for formal contexts非常随意——不适合正式场合Muy casual—no para contextos formalesとてもカジュアル——フォーマルな場には不向き매우 캐주얼한 표현—격식적인 상황에는 부적합
- Can be unkind about genuine mental health issues对于真正的心理健康问题可能不够友善Puede ser cruel sobre problemas de salud mental genuinos本当のメンタルヘルスの問題には不親切かも실제 정신 건강 문제에 대해 쓰면 무례할 수 있음
흔한 실수
- It's about confusion or poor judgment, not clinical mental illness
- Very British—Americans may not know it
기원과 역사
British expression from the late 20th century, comparing mental confusion to losing track of a film or book's storyline. If you can't follow the plot anymore, you're lost.
어원: From losing track of a narrative (plot) applied to mental state
최초 기록: British slang from 1980s
문화적 배경
Era: 1980s onwards
Generation: All ages in UK
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Common in British political commentary; Used frequently in British media
Regional notes: British, Australian, Irish. Americans would say 'losing their mind' or 'going crazy.'
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