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go off the deep end

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Definition of go off the deep end

as in crack

to yield to mental or emotional stress After months of pressure at work, he went off the deep end.

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Five years ago, a Super League proposed by several of Europe’s biggest clubs fell apart in a matter of days after fan protests, political pressure and objections from others around the sport.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 July 2026
Sellers who watch a deal slow down, have the price renegotiated or fall apart entirely usually get caught by a surprise nobody prepared for.

— Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

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