Taking leave of (one's) senses In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "taking leave of (one's) senses", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Julia Huong

2022-04-28 08:04

Take leave of (one's) senses humorous informal verb phrase figurative

Used to say that someone does something strange or outlandish or becomes irrational.

He spent all of his money on gambling. He must have taken leave of his senses.

Why did you quit your job? Have you taken leave of your senses?

I think that Jack takes leave of his senses. Lately, He has been behaving very strangely.

not the full shilling

Stupid or crazy

an old/a wise head on young shoulders

A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

(stark) raving mad/bonkers

Totally insane; overflowing with emotion, especially rage or enthusiasm

drive (one) round the twist

To make someone else become angry and mad, usually by repetitive annoying behaviors

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.