gone off the deep end

phrase

past participle of go off the deep end
as in cracked
to yield to mental or emotional stress After months of pressure at work, he went off the deep end.

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lost it
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  • The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.
    Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Nearly all Chinese model providers gained market share on the platform since January, while all US companies lost it.
    Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 8 July 2026
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“Gone off the deep end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20off%20the%20deep%20end. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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