Be bouncing off the walls

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verb

To be very energetic or excited, to a point where it's almost uncontrollable.

After drinking five cups of coffee, she was bouncing off the walls.
Visual representation of "be bouncing off the walls" - To be very energetic or excited, to a point where it's almost uncontrollable

Often appears as...

  • kids are bouncing off the walls
  • bouncing off the walls with excitement

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Informal

Colloquial

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Figure of Speech

It's an idiomatic expression, not literal; someone isn't actually jumping against walls.

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After the rollercoaster ride, the kids were metaphorically bouncing off the walls.
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High Energy

Used when someone has an excess of energy, like they can't sit still or focus.

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The puppy has been bouncing off the walls all day - he needs a walk!
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Overexcitement

It's often associated with positive excitement, such as at a party or celebration.

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At the birthday party, the children were bouncing off the walls in delight.
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