我を忘れていた

had lost oneself

→ 我
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had lost oneself An idiomatic expression meaning someone was so overwhelmed by emotion that they lost self-control or awareness. Often used with emotions such as joy, anger, or excitement.
JA: 彼女は合格の知らせを聞いて我を忘れていた。
EN: She was so excited that she lost herself.

彼らは喜びのあまりすっかり我を忘れていた

They were completely beside themselves with joy.

彼は喜びのあまり我を忘れていた

He was beside himself with joy.

彼らはうれしさ全く我を忘れていた

They were completely beside themselves with joy.

彼はうれしさ我を忘れていた

He was beside himself with joy.