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go ballistic

Gen X#emotions

Meaning. To become suddenly and extremely angry, with a loss of control.

See it in a sentence
Dad went ballistic when he saw the dent in the car.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
    Haven't found the match yet.
  • Millennial
  • Gen X · this one
    go ballistic
  • Boomer
  • Plain English
    to become suddenly and extremely angry, with a loss of control

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