To Be beside yourselfTo Be beside yourself : PhrasesMeaning: Under great emotional stress. Example: After being unexpectedly laid off from his job, Robin was beside himself but was hopeful that his skills would help him get an even better position. Origin: The ancient Greeks believed that when a person was under intense pressure, the soul literally left the body and was beside itself. The word ecstasy has a similar meaning - its Greek root means to stand out of. Phrases Index | ||
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