"off the deep end" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: En-au-off the deep end.ogg
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  1. (usually in the phrase 'go off the deep end') Extremely angry.
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  2. (idiomatic, US) Crazy, erratic, or irrational. Tags: US, idiomatic Categories (topical): Anger Synonyms: insane Related terms: off the wall
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