be lost without (someone or something)

be lost without (someone or something)

To be unable to function or understand things clearly without someone or something; to be helpless without someone or something. Ever since Mom died, I just feel like I'm lost without her. When it comes to repairing things, I'm usually lost without instructional videos. I'd be lost without my assistant--she's the only one who keeps my crazy life remotely organized.

See also: lost, without

be/feel ˈlost without somebody/something

feel unable to work or live without somebody/something: I left my watch at home and I feel lost without it. ♢ I’m completely lost without my diary.

See also: feel, lost, somebody, something, without