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(as) mad as a hatter
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used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally
Dialect
American
American
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "mad as a hatter" and when to use it?
The idiom "mad as a hatter" dates back to the 19th century and is associated with the hat-making industry. This phrase is used to describe someone who is acting extremely eccentric, irrational, or mentally unstable.
Examples
Ever since he lost his job, he's been acting mad as a hatter, talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions.
