losing nerves

The phrase 'perder los nervios' in Spanish translates to 'losing nerves' in English. This is a commonly used idiomatic expression in Spanish to convey the idea of losing self control, especially in a situation of stress or anxiety. In many contexts, it can also be translated as 'losing one's cool' or 'getting rattled'. Remember, idiomatic expressions often carry cultural nuances and do not always translate directly into other languages.