How to Pronounce "go off the deep end"
expression
GOH AWF thuh DEEP END
guh-OH OF thuh DEEP END
Definition
To suddenly lose control, become extremely angry, upset, or irrational, often in reaction to something unexpected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdip/ /ˈɛnd
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈɒf/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈiːp/ /ˈɛnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH AWF thuh DEEP END
UK
guh-OH OF thuh DEEP END
Listen in Context
He went off the deep end when he saw the mess in the kitchen.
Try to stay calm, don't go off the deep end.
She went off the deep end after losing her phone.
My boss goes off the deep end if you’re just five minutes late.