go nuts

/ɡˌəʊ nˈʌts/

/ɡˌoʊ nˈʌts/

[phrase]

to go nuts

[PHRASE]

to act in a very wild or extreme manner, often showing intense anger, excitement, or joy

What is the origin of the idiom "go nuts" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "go nuts" in the sense of becoming angry is uncertain. However, it likely originated in American English in the mid-20th century or earlier. The phrase uses "nuts" as a metaphor for someone's emotional state or mental stability. This expression is commonly used to describe situations where individuals become overwhelmed by frustration, irritation, or perceived injustice, causing them to erupt in a burst of anger. It can be applied to instances of heated arguments, confrontations, or situations where someone's anger becomes uncontrollable.

to become extremely excited or happy about something, often resulting in uncontrolled behavior

Examples

1. So you can go nuts.

2. The Internet kind of went nuts, like what is going on.

3. I remember a few years ago, AWS announced the Snowmobile by driving it onto a stage at an AWS event and people just went nuts.

4. So go nuts.

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