Go berserk Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /bɝˈsɝk
GOH ber-SERK
ɡˈəʊ/ /bəsˈɜːk
guh-OH buh-SURK
Definition
To suddenly become very angry, violent, or out of control. It can also mean to act in a wild or crazy way.
Usage & Nuances
'Go berserk' is informal and describes someone losing control emotionally or physically, often with anger. Common with 'go', not 'be'. Often used hyperbolically ('the crowd went berserk'). Sometimes playful, but usually means a strong reaction.
Spanish: enfurecerse - volverse locoPortuguese (BR): ficar furioso - enlouquecerPortuguese (PT): enfurecer-se - enlouquecerChinese (Simplified): 发狂 - 勃然大怒Chinese (Traditional): 發狂 - 勃然大怒Hindi: पागल हो जाना - बेकाबू हो जानाArabic: يستشيط غضباً - يفقد السيطرة على أعصابهBengali: পাগল হয়ে যাওয়া - ক্ষেপে যাওয়াRussian: сойти с ума - прийти в бешенствоJapanese: 逆上する - 激しく取り乱すVietnamese: phát điên - nổi cơn thịnh nộKorean: 미쳐 날뛰다 - 완전히 화를 내다Turkish: çılgına dönmek - kendini kaybetmekUrdu: پاگل ہو جانا - آپے سے باہر ہو جاناIndonesian: ngamuk - kehilangan kendali
Example Sentences
He went berserk when he saw the mess in his room.
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Don’t go berserk if things don’t go as planned.
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The fans went berserk when their team scored the final goal.
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My mom goes berserk if I leave dirty dishes in the sink.
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When the sale started, shoppers went berserk grabbing everything on display.
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If you press that button again, the printer will go berserk.
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