Idiom: go off the deep end

Meaning

Idiom: go off the deep end

to be so upset that one cannot control one's emotions and actions

Example sentences

— When dad finds out you bent his golf club he's going to go off the deep end.

— I went off the deep end when my secretary told everyone I had an appointment with a plastic surgeon.

— My parents will go off the deep end when to find out we had a party while they were away and our neighbors called the police.

— It's a simple mistake that can be corrected. Why are you going off the deep end?

— I need to attend this seminar on "How to deal with difficult people." My supervisor constantly goes off the deep end and I feel nervous all day long.

— Our mother used to go off the deep end quite frequently until she started doing yoga and meditation.

— I'm really sorry that I went off the deep end last night. I've been feeling stressed out but I shouldn't ever speak to you that way.

— A customer went off the deep end and threatened to tell the owner so I'm glad we record all our telephone calls.

Synonyms

hit the roof
lose control
lose one's temper
flip out
pop one's cork

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Idiom: go off the deep end

Meaning

Example sentences

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