Be/get/run, etc. out of control
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To become impossible to manage or control.
The party got out of control and the police had to be called.
Often appears as...
- get out of control
- run out of control
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To start functioning incorrectly or stop working as expected.
The machine started to run out of control and we had to shut it down.
Often appears as...
- machine runs out of control
- system out of control
Usage tips
Technical
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To start behaving in a wild or unpredictable way.
After hearing the news, his emotions ran out of control.
Often appears as...
- emotions run out of control
- reaction gets out of control
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To become impossible to manage or control.
The party got out of control and the police had to be called.
Often appears as...
- get out of control
- run out of control
phrase
To start functioning incorrectly or stop working as expected.
The machine started to run out of control and we had to shut it down.
Often appears as...
- machine runs out of control
- system out of control
Usage tips
Technical
phrase
To start behaving in a wild or unpredictable way.
After hearing the news, his emotions ran out of control.
Often appears as...
- emotions run out of control
- reaction gets out of control
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Event Chaos
Used when an event or situation becomes too chaotic for anyone to control.
The protest got out of control and turned into a riot.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Excess
Can describe someone's emotional state that is no longer restrained or moderated.
She let her anger get out of control during the argument.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Escalation
Indicates a sudden and unforeseen turn in events leading to disorder.
The friendly debate suddenly ran out of control.
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