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UKaround the bend
/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə bˈɛnd/
/ɐɹˈaʊnd ðə bˈɛnd/around the bend
[PHRASE]1
mentally confused and incapable of behaving in a reasonable way
What is the origin of the idiom "around the bend" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "around the bend" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly in American English. The phrase draws on the literal meaning of "bend" as a curve or turn in a road. This expression can be used to describe instances where individuals display signs of madness, extreme eccentricity, or unconventional thinking. It can be applied to situations where someone's behavior becomes increasingly bizarre or detached from reality.
Examples
1. There's a shop around the bend.
2. The day of reckoning may be just around the bend.
3. I’m sure that explorer found a groundbreak just around the bend.
4. Now, we have some ways to go before we take this outside the lab on the road, but in the future, we could create cars that avoid collisions with what's around the bend.
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