go crazy
idiomatic phrase
1
: to become mentally unsound
I must be going crazy. I can't find my car keys anywhere.
—not used technically
2
: to act in a way that is out of control : to act wildly
We were just talking when he suddenly went crazy and started screaming.
The crowd went crazy when the team won the championship.
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The internet has gone crazy tracking yachts and planes to figure out if Wolff and Verstappen are meeting.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The crowd went crazy when the Hannah Montana alum appeared on stage at Stade de France stadium and started singing with the night’s headliner, with Bey giving her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Don't go crazy planning 40-hour weeks–most successful side hustlers start with just 5-10 hours per week.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Luckily, my girl goes crazy for this cheese-less pizza!
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The crowd went crazy when the Hannah Montana alum appeared on stage at Stade de France stadium and started singing with the night’s headliner, with Bey giving her a hug and kiss on the cheek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 July 2025
Don't go crazy planning 40-hour weeks–most successful side hustlers start with just 5-10 hours per week.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Luckily, my girl goes crazy for this cheese-less pizza!
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for go crazy
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“Go crazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20crazy. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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