loses the run of oneself

A form of lose the run of oneself — To get carried away; lose one's self-control; exceed one's limits or limitations.

Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of lose the run of oneself
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Chicago

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