Out of/off your head

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adjective

Being mad or crazy.

He was acting so strangely, I thought he was out of his head.
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Often appears as...

  • completely out of his head
  • she's out of her head

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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used mainly in informal situations among friends or in artistic expressions like songs or movies.

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Did you hear his thoughts last night? He was completely out of his head!
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Sarcasm or Exaggeration

Sometimes said sarcastically or humorously about someone's unusual ideas or behaviors.

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She left her high-paying job to travel? She must be out of her head!
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Not Insulting

Though it suggests craziness, it is usually not meant as a harsh insult, but as a lighter remark.

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You think aliens built the pyramids? You're out of your head, man!
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