Go ballistic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Anger Intensity
Used when someone is extremely angry, not just slightly upset.
My dad went ballistic when I crashed the car.
Pro Tip 2/3Sudden Reaction
The phrase suggests a sudden and extreme reaction to something unexpected.
I went ballistic when I got hit with the surprise fees.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
It's informal, so use it in casual conversation, not in formal writing or speeches.
He'll go ballistic if he finds out you lost his keys.
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