Go bananas Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /bəˈnænəz
GOH buh-NAN-uhz
ɡˈəʊ/ /bɐnˈɑːnəz
gOH buh-NAH-nuhz
Definition
To suddenly become extremely excited, angry, or crazy, often in a way that is uncontrolled. Commonly used in informal situations.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and playful; often used with 'about' ('go bananas about something'). Relates to both positive and negative emotions—excitement, anger, or losing control. Not used in formal settings.
Spanish: volverse loco - enloquecerPortuguese (BR): pirar - enlouquecerPortuguese (PT): passar-se - enlouquecerChinese (Simplified): 发疯 - 疯狂 (情绪失控)Chinese (Traditional): 發瘋 - 瘋狂 (情緒失控)Hindi: पागल हो जाना - आपा खो देनाArabic: يَجُنّ - يفقد أعصابهBengali: পাগল হয়ে যাওয়া - অতি উত্তেজিত হওয়াRussian: сойти с ума - обезуметь - взбеситьсяJapanese: 大騒ぎする - 夢中になる - 頭がおかしくなるVietnamese: phát điên - phát cuồng - nổi điênKorean: 미쳐 버리다 - 흥분하다Turkish: çılgına dönmek - delirmekUrdu: پاگل ہوجانا - بہت زیادہ پرجوش یا غصہ ہوناIndonesian: menjadi gila - heboh sekali
Example Sentences
The kids went bananas when they saw the birthday cake.
basic
If you leave the dog alone, it might go bananas.
basic
Everyone went bananas during the concert.
basic
He bought a new car and his friends went bananas with excitement.
natural
Every time they hear that song, people just go bananas on the dance floor.
natural
Don't go bananas just because you lost your keys—let's look for them calmly.
natural