Going bananas refers to someone becoming extremely excited, agitated, or crazy about something. It is slang and is often used to depict a person’s intense enthusiasm or emotional state.
This slang term originated from the phrase “going bananas” which means losing control or behaving in an irrational manner. When someone says they are “going bananas,” it implies that they are experiencing heightened emotions or excitement that might make them act in an erratic or over-the-top way.
Example 1: Sarah is going bananas over the upcoming concert of her favorite band. She has been talking about it non-stop and can’t wait to buy tickets.
Example 2: The children went bananas when the ice cream truck arrived on their street. They started jumping up and down, shouting, and rushing to get some ice cream.
Although “going bananas” can have a negative connotation suggesting a loss of control, it is generally used in a lighthearted and playful manner to describe someone’s enthusiastic or excited reaction to something.
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