Meaning of the word "take leave of your senses" in English

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take leave of your senses

US /teɪk liːv əv jʊər ˈsɛnsɪz/
UK /teɪk liːv əv jʊər ˈsɛnsɪz/
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Idiom

1.

to start to act in a crazy or foolish way

Example:
Did you take leave of your senses when you decided to quit your job without a backup plan?
He must have taken leave of his senses to drive that fast in this weather.
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