Off your trolley
adjective
Used to describe someone who is crazy or acting in a wild way.
Sorry, but if you think you can finish this project in one day, you're off your trolley!
Often appears as...
- you must be off your trolley
- he's gone off his trolley
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
adjective
Used to describe someone who is crazy or acting in a wild way.
Sorry, but if you think you can finish this project in one day, you're off your trolley!
Often appears as...
- you must be off your trolley
- he's gone off his trolley
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informality
The phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations or humorous contexts.
When Steve wore socks with sandals, his sister said he was off his trolley.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It’s a British phrase, so it's more common in the UK than other English-speaking countries.
After hearing his bizarre plan, his friends chuckled and remarked, 'You're off your trolley, mate!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Exaggeration
Often used to exaggerate for effect, not literally calling someone insane.
She bought all the concert tickets - she’s completely off her trolley!
Pro Tip 1/3Informality
The phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations or humorous contexts.
When Steve wore socks with sandals, his sister said he was off his trolley.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It’s a British phrase, so it's more common in the UK than other English-speaking countries.
After hearing his bizarre plan, his friends chuckled and remarked, 'You're off your trolley, mate!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Exaggeration
Often used to exaggerate for effect, not literally calling someone insane.
She bought all the concert tickets - she’s completely off her trolley!
Pro Tip 1/3Informality
The phrase is informal and often used in casual conversations or humorous contexts.
When Steve wore socks with sandals, his sister said he was off his trolley.
Pro Tip 2/3British Origin
It’s a British phrase, so it's more common in the UK than other English-speaking countries.
After hearing his bizarre plan, his friends chuckled and remarked, 'You're off your trolley, mate!'
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Exaggeration
Often used to exaggerate for effect, not literally calling someone insane.
She bought all the concert tickets - she’s completely off her trolley!
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