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meltdown (Noun)

A meltdown is a sudden and complete failure of a system, organization, or person's emotional control. It can refer to a literal disaster in a nuclear reactor or a figurative collapse in financial markets or human behavior.

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Think of an ice cream cone on a hot day. If it gets too hot, it has a 'meltdown' and turns into a mess. Now apply that t...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

He meltdowned. → He had a meltdown.

The child had a tantrum meltdown. → The child had a meltdown.