go ballistic
Gen X#emotionsMeaning. To become suddenly and extremely angry, with a loss of control.
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Dad went ballistic when he saw the dent in the car.
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The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.
- Gen Z
- Gen AlphaNo word for this one yet.
- Millennial
- Gen X · this onego ballistic
- Boomer
- Plain Englishto become suddenly and extremely angry, with a loss of control
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#emotionshackedBoomer
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