Bahasa Melayu
beside
English
beside oneself, overwhelmed, out of control
To be so emotional that you cannot control yourself properly.
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia tidak mampu mengawal diri selepas mendengar khabar itu.
She was beside herself after hearing the news.
Ibu itu terlalu sedih hingga tidak tenang sepanjang hari.
The mother was so upset that she was unable to calm down all day.
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What does “be beside oneself” mean in Malay?
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tidak mampu mengawal diri kerana terlalu mengikut perasaan
It describes very strong emotion.
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