Be mad for somebody/something

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verb phrase

To be very enthusiastic about or have a strong interest in someone or something.

He's mad for computer games, he could play them all day.
Visual representation of "be mad for somebody/something" - To be very enthusiastic about or have a strong interest in someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • mad for sports
  • mad for music

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Use

Suitable for casual conversations and not for formal settings like business meetings.

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She's mad for Broadway shows — already seen the same one five times!
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Intensity

Expresses a very strong level of enthusiasm, going beyond just liking something.

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I'm mad for vintage cars; I even fly to exhibitions.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative expression and doesn't mean being angry or mentally unstable.

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He's mad for chess, but he's the calmest person I know.
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