go off (one's) rocker



go off (one's) rocker

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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ceceliasə-SEE-lee-ə, sə-SEEL-yəEnglish
Cruzitakroo-THEE-tah (Spanish), kroo-SEE-tah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Constantinus-Late Roman
AmosAY-məs (English)English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Bohuslavabo-hoo-SLAH-vah (Ukrainian)Czech, Ukrainian
BettieBET-eeEnglish