going apeshit
Losing all composure
Going apeshit means losing control emotionally—flying into a rage, becoming wildly excited, or reacting with extreme intensity.
The image evokes an enraged ape throwing feces and screaming.
Someone might go apeshit over an insult, a sports victory, or a betrayal: My mom went apeshit when she found out I crashed the car.
The phrase is vulgar but common.
- apeshitViolently frenzied state
- flipping outLosing emotional control suddenly
- outburstSudden emotional release
- rageIntense, violent anger
- flying off the handleLosing composure suddenly
seeing red · meltdown · full meltdown · fury · blind rage · roar · rampage · tantrum · freak-out · losing your mind · frenzy · hysteria · slam · smash · chaos · throwing hands · howl · wild
going apeshitsitting still
Seated without movement
doing nothing · staying quiet · keeping a low profile · lying low · taking it easy
goes, gone, going, goers, apes, shit, shits, shitting, shitty