How to Pronounce "off the deep end"
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
AWF thuh DEEP END
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
OF theeep END
Definition
To suddenly lose control, act irrationally, or behave in a very emotional or crazy way. It's often used to describe someone who overreacts or becomes mentally unstable for a moment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
British English
ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWF thuh DEEP END
UK
OF theeep END
Listen in Context
He really went off the deep end when he lost his keys.
Try not to go off the deep end if things don't go your way.
She seemed to go off the deep end after the breakup.
Wow, you don’t have to go off the deep end just because I was late!