verb
Meaning 1
To become insane.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
go mad
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verb
Meaning 2
To do something extravagant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, intransitive
Qualifier: typically followed by "and"; plus a second verb; typically followed by "and"; plus a second verb
Examples
- Let's go mad and have a bottle of wine with our lunch.
- Here's fifty pounds in case you see anything nice to buy, but don't go mad.
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verb
Meaning 3
To reach an excessive or ridiculous level.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, intransitive, usually
Examples
- Why should we ban controversial speakers from college grounds? Surely that's political correctness gone mad?
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History
Etymology
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