How to Pronounce "go ballistic"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /bəˈɫɪstɪk
GOH buh-LIS-tik
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɐlˈɪstɪk
guh-OH bul-IS-tik
Definition
To suddenly become extremely angry or lose one’s temper.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /bəˈɫɪstɪk
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɐlˈɪstɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH buh-LIS-tik
UK
guh-OH bul-IS-tik
Listen in Context
My dad will go ballistic if I fail my test.
Don’t go ballistic—it was just a mistake.
She went ballistic when she saw the mess in her room.
The coach went ballistic after the team lost the game in the last minute.