Question

in_the_loop_503 out of one’s mind; slightly crazy Compare to: bats in (one’s) belfry; out to lunch; screw loose Emotions/Feelings: ill health

Accepted Answer

OFF (ONE’S) ROCKER Mrs. Crowell is convinced she sees ghosts in the halls, and that they talk to her. I think she’s off her rocker.You must be off your rocker to think that the boss will give you such a big pay raise. He hasn’t given anyone else a raise like that. All of these expressions, including off one’s rocker, are used in a light-hearted, slightly humorous sense.

Id	in_the_loop_503
Idiom	OFF (ONE’S) ROCKER
Definition	out of one’s mind; slightly crazy
Examples	Mrs. Crowell is convinced she sees ghosts in the halls, and that they talk to her. I think she’s off her rocker. You must be off your rocker to think that the boss will give you such a big pay raise. He hasn’t given anyone else a raise like that.
Cross-Refs	Compare to: bats in (one’s) belfry; out to lunch; screw loose
Extra Info	All of these expressions, including off one’s rocker, are used in a light-hearted, slightly humorous sense.
Category	Emotions/Feelings: ill health

Rocker One’s Slightly In The Loop 503 Mind Crazy Mrs Crowell