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Old May 18, 2010, 10:34 AM
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Cuando alguien pierde el norte, está desorientado, nada le sale bien, no sabe que hacer, necesita ayuda desesperadamente.
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Old May 18, 2010, 10:41 AM
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"To lose one's bearings" (Refers to compass bearings.)

"To lose track" (of the way) "To lose one's way"

"To lose direction"

"To be lost", just a few of many...
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