present participle of lose one's balance

To become unsteady.

simple past tense and past participle of lose one's balance

(idiomatic) To speak loudly, especially in anger.

(idiomatic) To contract a serious illness, especially a nasty cold or other respiratory ailment and especially as a result of exposure to wet or chilly weather.

(literary, idiomatic) when one was young and happy

Alternative form of run off at the mouth

To make a promise.

To say a single word; to speak at all.

(archaic) To get dressed.