on the rampage
Wildly causing destruction
On the rampage describes violent, destructive, or wildly uncontrolled behavior.
Someone on the rampage is moving through a space causing damage or chaos: The elephant went on the rampage through the village.
The phrase extends to aggressive non-physical behavior: She's on the rampage about the missing files—stay out of her way.
- stampedeFrenzied mass flight
- running wildUncontrolled and free-ranging
- anarchyDisorder from absent authority
- riotViolent public disturbance
- furyIntense violent anger
pillage · rush · plunder · turmoil · wrath · warpath · charge · vandalism · mayhem · havoc · mass destruction · berserker · out of control · rage · flying into a rage · upheaval · assault · surge