went ape
Completely flipped out
Went ape means became wildly excited, enthusiastic, or out of control.
The phrase suggests losing composure in a primal, uninhibited way—like an agitated ape.
It can be positive or negative: The crowd went ape when the band took the stage, My dad went ape when he saw the dent in his car.
Sometimes intensified as went apeshit.
- enragedExtremely, intensely provoked
- furiousExtremely angry
- wildNot domesticated or controlled
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
hit the roof · blew a gasket · shouted · overjoyed · screamed · manic · ecstatic · flailed · hysterical · ranted · stomped · thrilled · savage · panicked · clapped · jumped · freaked out · uncontrolled