Question

go off the deep end = go in off the deep end

Accepted Answer

give way immediately to anger or emotion - informal

This expression refers to the deep end of a swimming pool where the diving board is located. In the USA the phrase has also developed the meaning go mad…but in either sense the underlying idea is of a sudden explosive loss of self-control. give way immediately to anger or emotion - informal

This expression refers to the deep end of a swimming pool where th

Deep End Give Immediately Anger Emotion Informal Expression