go off (one's) dot



go off (one's) dot

To become crazy or mentally unsound; to become extremely foolish or foolhardy. I'm going to go off my dot if I have to hear that blasted song once more! I think Jane's grandmother has gone off her dot lately. You must have gone off your dot if you think that's a good idea!
See also: dot, off

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IntoEEN-toFinnish
Kalev (1)-Estonian
Tiberiusti-BE-ri-uwsAncient Roman
UriaszUWR-yahshPolish
Ladonnalə-DAHN-əAfrican American
MiaMEE-ah (Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German), MEE-ə (English)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, German, English