How to Pronounce "go ape"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈeɪp
GOH AYP
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈeɪp
gOH AYP
Definition
To suddenly become extremely angry or excited, often in a wild or uncontrolled way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈeɪp
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH AYP
UK
gOH AYP
Listen in Context
My parents go ape if I come home late.
He went ape when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
The kids go ape over ice cream.
If she finds out we broke her vase, she’ll go ape.