be beside yourself
US /bi bɪˈsaɪd jərˈsɛlf/
UK /bi bɪˈsaɪd jərˈsɛlf/
1.
情绪失控, 欣喜若狂, 悲痛欲绝
to be overwhelmed with a strong emotion, such as anger, grief, or excitement, to the point of losing control
:
•
She was beside herself with grief after losing her pet.
失去宠物后，她悲痛欲绝。
•
He was beside himself with joy when he heard the good news.
听到好消息时，他欣喜若狂。