Example: Va perdre els estreps durant la seva primera competició d'equitació.
Definition
"Perdre els estreps" is a Catalan idiomatic expression meaning to lose one's composure or control, especially in a stressful or challenging situation. For example, it can describe someone who becomes flustered or agitated, as in losing balance during a horse riding competition.
Translations
To lose one's temper
Perder los estribos
Zijn geduld verliezen
Perdre son sang-froid
Die Beherrschung verlieren
Etymology
The expression "perdre els estreps" literally means 'to lose the stirrups' in Catalan. Stirrup loss in horse riding causes instability, which metaphorically extended to losing control or calmness. This vivid imagery makes the phrase a colorful way to describe emotional or mental imbalance.
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To lose one's temper