ran amuck
Lost all control
Ran amuck is the past tense of run amuck, meaning to rush about in a violent frenzy or go wildly out of control.
The phrase comes from Malay, where it described a murderous rampage.
Modern use is often figurative: The kids ran amuck through the house.
Also spelled ran amok, which is now more common.
- rampageViolent, destructive outburst
- rageIntense, violent anger
- havocWidespread destruction and chaos
- frenzyViolent mental agitation
- berserkWildly, violently uncontrolled
uncontrolled · lost control · off the rails · riot · chaos · hyperarousal · emotional dysregulation · tumultuous · dissociation · panic · wild-eyed · savage · mania · destruction · unbridled · fury · snapped · went crazy