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lose grip
[/luːz ɡrɪp/]
verb phrase
perder o controle; soltar a mão; afrouxar a mão
1.
To physically release one's hold on something
He lost his grip on the rope and fell.
Ele perdeu o controle da corda e caiu.
2.
To lose control or authority over a situation or person
The manager is losing grip on the team's performance.
O gerente está perdendo o controle sobre o desempenho do time.
3.
To become less competent or mentally sharp
As he aged, he began to lose his grip on reality.
Com a idade, ele começou a perder contato com a realidade.
NYC Slang
lose it; lose the plot
Synonyms
lose control
lose command
relinquish
let go
lose one's touch
lose power
Antonyms
gain control
maintain grip
hold firm
strengthen control
seize control
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perder o controle; afrouxar a mão
Most commonly used in Brazil
São Paulo
perder o domínio
Alternative usage in business contexts
Portugal
perder o domínio; soltar a mão
Similar usage but more formal in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
lose one's grip on reality
lose one's grip on power
slip through one's fingers
lose one's touch
lose command of
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