Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-fly-out-of-the-window
idiomatic expression
/ɡoʊ flaɪ aʊt əv ðə ˈwɪndoʊ/
Definition
An informal expression indicating that something has become wildly impractical or has gone out of control.
Examples
- His plan to run a marathon without training really made all logic go-fly-out-of-the-window.
- After she received that news, it felt like all her sanity went flying out the window.
Meaning
This phrase often describes a situation where reality is disregarded or when something has escalated beyond reason.
Synonyms
- go haywire
- fall apart
- go off the rails
- become chaotic
