Zoeken
to go haywire
01
defect (apparatuur, enz.)
to malfunction or stop functioning properly
What is the origin of the idiom "go haywire" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "go haywire" is unclear, but it is thought to be related to the idea of a machine or piece of equipment that is malfunctioning or not working properly, causing it to behave erratically or unpredictably. The term "haywire" may have been used because it was a common material used to tie or bind machinery in the early 20th century, and if it came loose or became tangled, the machinery would malfunction. Over time, the phrase has come to be used more generally to describe any situation where something becomes disordered or chaotic, whether it be a plan, a situation, or a person's behavior.
02
helemaal mis gaan
to become chaotic or disorganized
03
helemaal mis gaan
to behave in a wild and unpredictable manner
Voorbeeld
The car's engine started making strange noises, and then the dashboard lights went haywire and started flashing.
The stock market went haywire after the company's CEO resigned.
The party went haywire after the music got too loud.
The computer system went haywire and started deleting important files.
The project went haywire when the team leader quit unexpectedly.