Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-off-the-deep-end
idiom
/ɡoʊ ɔf ðə dip ɛnd/
Definition
To lose control or behave irrationally, often due to stress or an overwhelming situation.
Examples
- After failing the exam, she really went off the deep end and started crying in class.
- If you keep stressing over every little thing, you might just go off the deep end.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a situation where someone reacts extremely to a situation, often in an emotional or chaotic manner.
Synonyms
- lose control
- overreact
- fly off the handle
- hit the roof
