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(stark) raving mad
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(of a person) completely insane
What is the origin of the idiom "raving mad" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "raving mad" can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The word "rave" originally meant to wander deliriously or speak irrationally, and "mad" referred to mental illness or insanity. Over time, the phrase "raving mad" emerged as a way to describe someone who was wildly irrational or displaying symptoms of insanity. This expression can be used to describe someone who is excessively excited, acting in a wild or frenzied manner, or displaying irrational thoughts or behavior.
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The horror movie terrified her so much that she ended up running out of the theater stark raving bonkers.
After losing her job, he went stark raving mad, shouting and throwing things around the room.
She went raving mad when she won the lottery, jumping and screaming with joy.
The crowd at the concert was raving mad, cheering, dancing, and singing at the top of their lungs.
His raving mad rant about a conspiracy theory made everyone question his sanity.
