Go bananas

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Extreme Excitement

Use 'go bananas' when someone is showing very high levels of excitement, often unexpectedly.

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When she won the lottery, she went bananas.

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Informal Speech

'Go bananas' is used in casual conversation, not in formal settings.

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I told my friends I got the job, and they all went bananas.

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Positive Context

It often has a positive connotation, like when describing joy at a party or event.

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The fans went bananas when their team scored the winning goal.

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