[{"role": "user", "content": "I'm reading a book and stumbled upon the sentence 'Tom lost his mind.' Can you help me understand how to convey that idea in Italian?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The sentence 'Tom lost his mind' is an idiomatic expression that means Tom has gone crazy or become extremely upset. In Italian, you can convey this idea by saying 'Tom ha perso la testa.' This translation maintains the same meaning and connotation as the original sentence."}, {"role": "user", "content": "So, the translation 'Tom ha perso la testa' is a direct equivalent of 'Tom lost his mind'?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Yes, that's correct. 'Tom ha perso la testa' is a common Italian expression that means Tom has lost control of his emotions or his sanity, similar to the English phrase 'Tom lost his mind.' It's a figurative expression, not meant to be taken literally."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I see. So, if I want to convey that Tom has become extremely upset or angry, I can use the phrase 'Tom ha perso la testa'?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Exactly. 'Tom ha perso la testa' is a suitable translation for 'Tom lost his mind' in the context of Tom becoming extremely upset or angry. However, please keep in mind that the phrase can also be used in other situations where someone is acting irrationally or wildly, so the context is important to consider."}]