go ape
idiom
informal
1
: to become very excited
The kids go ape whenever they hear that song.
2
: to become very angry
Mom really went ape when I got home late.
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“Go ape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20ape. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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