Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lose, plot.
To lose sight of an important objective or principle; to act contrarily to one's own interests through concentrating on relatively unimportant matters.
To cease to behave in a consistent and/or rational manner.
To lose one's balance; to fall over.
To throw (someone or something) off balance; to cause to capsize.
To be more important than; to outweigh.
To cause an imbalance in (something) by means of excess weight or numbers.
Excess of weight or value; something more than an equivalent.