out of control
Example Sentences
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It's easy for emotions to get out of control when a meal doesn't go to plan, but it's important not to lose your cool.
From BBC
In a year when things felt out of control, this advice kept us grounded.
From Slate
Allocating a set amount toward dining out or shopping ensures you still get to do the things you enjoy without letting that spending get out of control.
From MarketWatch
It was an attempt by Redick and the team to prevent things from spiraling out of control after three consecutive losses.
From Los Angeles Times
“We as a city have decided we’re going to be very aggressive about not letting things get out of control,” said Jennifer Scripps, chief executive officer of Downtown Dallas Inc.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
