Idioms for mad
After her accident, she became a bit of a ________ case and needed extra support.
After her accident, she became a bit of a basket case and needed extra support.
She was so old and sick that she finally bit the ghost.
incorrect
She was so old and sick that she finally bit the dust.
an unpleasant fact or situation that is difficult to accept (SWALLOW)
a bitter pill to swallow
After catching a cold, I've been feeling _______ the weather all week.
under
People thought George had gotten a __________ loose when he started talking to himself.
People thought George had gotten a screw loose when he started talking to himself.
The elderly cat fell off her porch suddenly, leaving us all heartbroken at her unexpected passing.
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The elderly cat fell off her perch suddenly, leaving us all heartbroken at her unexpected passing.
to feel restless or eager to travel and explore new places (FEET)
have itchy feet
Once he took his medication, he felt as _____ as _____ and ready to go back to work.
right / rain
Jane is lovely, but sometimes it seems like she's not ______ ______.
Jane is lovely, but sometimes it seems like she's not all there.
When the dog got sick, we knew it was time for him to kick the bouquet.
incorrect
When the dog got sick, we knew it was time for him to kick the bucket.
a sensitive or painful issue that causes emotional distress (SORE)
a sore point
Despite looking like death _________ ___, she still manages to work efficiently.
warmed up
Sheila can be a bit dramatic; some people say she's off her __________.
Sheila can be a bit dramatic; some people say she's off her trolley / rocker.
Unfortunately, my grandfather popped his clogs last week after battling a long illness.
correct
to make something unpleasant seem more appealing or easier to accept (SUGAR)
sugar the pill
Taking a relaxing vacation is a great way to _________ __________ and destress.
recharge batteries
Despite being friendly, Anne can be seen as __________ as a _______________.
Despite being friendly, Anne can be seen as nutty as a fruitcake.
After years of struggling with her health, my grandmother finally gave up the ghost peacefully in her sleep.
correct
to treat someone the same way they have treated others, usually in a negative sense (DOSE)
give somebody a dose of their own medicine
The doctor prescribed me antibiotics because I've been feeling ________ for days.
off-colour