lose one's way
Example Sentences
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Early in our work upon the plains we learned how easy it is to lose one's way.
From Across Mongolian Plains A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' by Andrews, Roy Chapman
But it is easy to lose one's way upon a mountain-peak, and the hills presented no clear definition to me.
From Jacqueline of Golden River by Coleman, Ralph P. (Ralph Pallen)
To lose one's way is--so it seems to me--nothing else but the giving up of prayer.
From The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus by Teresa, of Avila, Saint
It would not be a pleasant experience to lose one's way, and, perhaps, stumble by mistake on Master Quinton Edge's front door.
From The Doomsman by Sutphen, Van Tassel
A fall that dazes one even for a few minutes is liable to befuddle one as to direction and cause one to lose one's way.
From A Mountain Boyhood by Comstock, Enos B. (Enos Benjamin)