Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
round-the-bend
idiom
/ˌraʊnd ðə bɛnd/
Definition
Insane or mad; having lost one’s sanity.
Examples
- After weeks of stress, he was starting to feel a bit round-the-bend.
- Some of the things she says made me think she’s gone round-the-bend.
- His round-the-bend ideas are often amusing but rarely practical.
Meaning
The phrase ’round-the-bend’ is often used to describe someone who is not thinking clearly or is acting in an irrational manner. It suggests a state of mind that has gone beyond the usual limits of reason or logic.
Synonyms
- crazy
- insane
- mad
- nutty
- loony
