over the edge



over the edge

Fig. excessive; out of control. His performance was over the edge. Too long, too dirty, and too loud!
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over the edge

into a condition of extreme emotional or mental suffering I worry that someone as upset as she is could easily be pushed over the edge and cause herself great harm.
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over the edge

Insane, as in I think he's gone over the edge. This expression alludes to the edge of sanity. [1920s]
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Iephthae-Biblical Greek
Menelaos-Greek Mythology
BennieBEN-eeEnglish
Danieledah-NYE-leItalian
Ivona-Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Macedonian
Samara-English (Modern)