lose one's way

idiom

: to become confused or uncertain about where one is : to become lost
I lost my way while hiking.
often used figuratively
Some say that the political party has lost its way and really doesn't know how to connect with voters anymore.

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“Lose one's way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20one%27s%20way. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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