/pehr-DEHR el NOR-teh/
To lose your bearings, your sense of direction or your purpose in life. In Spain and Latin America when you pierdes el norte you've gotten so lost you don't know which way is up.
Example
"After the breakup he completely lost his way."
"I've lost my footing — I don't know what I want anymore."
Regional synonyms:
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/pehr-DEHR el NOR-teh/
To lose your bearings, your sense of direction or your purpose in life. In Spain and Latin America when you pierdes el norte you've gotten so lost you don't know which way is up.
Example
"After the breakup he completely lost his way."
"I've lost my footing — I don't know what I want anymore."
Regional synonyms: