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Deep End In The Loop 298 Deeply Involved Ready Crazy Peter

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Idiom GO OFF THE DEEP END
Definition to become deeply involved with someone or something before one is ready; to go crazy
Examples
  1. Peter went off the deep end when he met Marilyn. After just two months, they are already engaged to be married.
  2. Sometimes it’s easy to get overly excited about something new and different and go off the deep end.
Extra Info

The expression suggests the idea of plunging into the deep end of a swimming pool and being in over one’s head.

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