English / idiom
Beside Oneself
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Overcome with extreme emotion such as grief, worry, anger, or joy.
In context
01
When she heard about the sudden business opportunity, she was beside herself with excitement.
02
He was beside himself with anxiety before adapting to the company's new policies.
Synonyms
overwhelmed,agitated,ecstatic
Antonyms
calm,collected,composed
Collocations
beside oneself with joy,beside oneself with grief,beside oneself with worry