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Definition |
to act
impulsively and irrationally |
Examples |
1) He
went off the deep end
when he found out he didn't get the job and started yelling and
throwing things.
2) I'm afraid she'll
go off the deep end
if she doesn't get some help for her stress and anxiety. |
Etymology |
a reference
to jumping off the deep end of a swimming pool |
Synonyms |
lose control, freak out |
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