Idiom
go crackers
Meanings
To become crazy or behave in an uncontrolled or irrational way.
To become extremely annoyed or upset, especially because of something frustrating.
Definition
To go crackers means to become crazy, extremely upset, or very annoyed.
If someone goes crackers, they lose their calm and seem a bit crazy or out of control because of stress, anger, or frustration. It is an informal expression used in everyday speech. It often suggests a sudden or noticeable change in mood or behavior rather than a medical condition.
Examples
- My dad will go crackers if he finds out I dented the car.
- I’m going crackers waiting for the test results.
- She went crackers when the internet cut out during her interview.
- Don’t go crackers over one small mistake.
- The kids go crackers if they don’t get enough sleep.
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