Go ape/apeshit

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phrasal verb

To become very angry or excited.

He went ape when he saw the damage to his car.
Visual representation of "go ape/apeshit" - To become very angry or excited.

Often appears as...

  • go ape over something
  • go ape at someone

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Expressing Anger

Use it to express intense anger, stronger than just 'annoyed' or 'upset'.

Illustration for Expressing Anger
I'm going to go ape if this printer jams one more time!
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Colloquial Intensity

Heightens the description of a reaction to convey a very animated response.

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When he dropped his phone, he totally went ape.
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Causal Consequences

Implies that a specific action or event triggered the strong reaction.

Illustration for Causal Consequences
Mom went ape when she found out I borrowed her car without asking.
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