Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
out-of-your-mind
idiom
/ˈaʊt əv jər maɪnd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who is behaving in a way that is irrational, crazy, or not typical for them.
Examples
- After spending hours without sleep, she was starting to feel out-of-her-mind.
- He must be out-of-his-mind to think he can finish that project in one day.
- When he said he wanted to jump off a bridge, we thought he was out-of-his-mind.
Meaning
When someone is said to be ‘out-of-their-mind’, they may be overwhelmed by strong emotions or acting in a way that is completely unexpected or confusing to others.
Synonyms
- crazy
- insane
- unhinged
- frantic
