Round the bend/twist

adverb

Going insane or becoming very angry.

If he continues to behave in this way, his mother will go round the bend.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - Going insane or becoming very angry

Often appears as...

  • go round the bend
  • driven round the bend

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

A short distance away in a certain direction.

The facility is just round the bend on your left.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - A short distance away in a certain direction

Often appears as...

  • shop round the bend
  • house round the bend
adverb

A change in direction similar to that made in going around an object.

The path goes round the bend and through the forest.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - A change in direction similar to that made in going around an object

Often appears as...

  • path round the bend
  • road round the bend
adverb

Going insane or becoming very angry.

If he continues to behave in this way, his mother will go round the bend.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - Going insane or becoming very angry

Often appears as...

  • go round the bend
  • driven round the bend

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

A short distance away in a certain direction.

The facility is just round the bend on your left.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - A short distance away in a certain direction

Often appears as...

  • shop round the bend
  • house round the bend
adverb

A change in direction similar to that made in going around an object.

The path goes round the bend and through the forest.
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist" - A change in direction similar to that made in going around an object

Often appears as...

  • path round the bend
  • road round the bend
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "round the bend/twist"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Expression

Used for hyperbolic effect, not implying actual insanity.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expression
This noise is making me go round the bend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Frustration

Conveys a high level of annoyance or frustration.

Illustration for Express Frustration
All this traffic will drive me round the bend!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Intensity

Implies an emotional response, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Studying for exams is sending me round the bend.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Expression

Used for hyperbolic effect, not implying actual insanity.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expression
This noise is making me go round the bend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Frustration

Conveys a high level of annoyance or frustration.

Illustration for Express Frustration
All this traffic will drive me round the bend!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Intensity

Implies an emotional response, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Studying for exams is sending me round the bend.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Expression

Used for hyperbolic effect, not implying actual insanity.

Illustration for Idiomatic Expression
This noise is making me go round the bend!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Express Frustration

Conveys a high level of annoyance or frustration.

Illustration for Express Frustration
All this traffic will drive me round the bend!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Intensity

Implies an emotional response, not to be taken literally.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
Studying for exams is sending me round the bend.
Visual representation of the word "Round the bend/twist"

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