Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go postal
idiomatic expression
/ɡoʊ ˈpoʊstl/
Definition
To become extremely angry or violent, particularly in response to a frustrating situation.
Examples
- After struggling for hours with the computer, he almost went postal when it crashed again.
- She felt like she was ready to go postal after dealing with customer complaints all day.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe someone losing control or reacting explosively due to a build-up of stress or frustration. It originated from incidents involving postal workers in the United States who committed acts of violence.
Synonyms
- flip out
- blow up
- lose it
- go off
