lose my inhibitions

Meaning

1. 1phraseidiom

   to stop feeling shy or held back, so that you act more freely and openly

   Grammar: Used with a possessive adjective: lose my/your/his/her/our/their inhibitions. It is a fixed phrase and does not take an object.

   Patterns

   • lose my inhibitions
   • lose your inhibitions
   • lose one's inhibitions

   After a couple of drinks, she lost her inhibitions and danced wildly.

   The workshop helped participants lose their inhibitions and speak honestly.

   He's usually quiet, but on stage he loses his inhibitions completely.

Common combinations

lose your inhibitions

At the party, he finally lost his inhibitions and sang karaoke.

completely lose your inhibitions

After the first glass of wine, she completely lost her inhibitions.

help someone lose their inhibitions

The teacher's warm manner helped the students lose their inhibitions.

without inhibitions

Children often play without inhibitions until they become self-conscious.

Synonyms and how they differ

let go

Means to relax and stop controlling yourself; it is broader and does not specifically mean losing shyness.

come out of your shell

Focuses on becoming more outgoing over time, not on a sudden loss of shyness in a situation.

loosen up

Informal; suggests becoming less tense or formal, often physically, rather than losing shyness.

Opposites

Word family

inhibition noun

A feeling of shyness or embarrassment that stops you from doing something.

inhibited adjective

Describes someone who is shy and unable to relax or act freely.

uninhibited adjective

Describes someone who behaves freely and without shyness.

Commonly confused: lose my inhibitions or lose my inhibition?

Practice

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