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Out of your skull Meaning in English

expression

OWT-uhv-YOOR-SKUHL
OWT-ov-YAW-SKUL

Definition

This informal expression means someone is acting extremely crazy or irrational, or sometimes intensely excited or bored. It’s usually exaggeration, not literal.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often humorous or exaggerated. Used mainly in spoken English. Can suggest someone is highly energetic, crazy, bored, or amazed. 'Out of your mind' is a close synonym.

Example Sentences

He must be out of his skull to do that!

basic

Are you out of your skull? That’s dangerous.

basic

She was so bored, she felt out of her skull.

basic

I was out of my skull with excitement at the concert.

natural

You’d have to be out of your skull to swim there at night.

natural

After three hours of waiting, we were out of our skulls with boredom.

natural