go ape

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go ape (over someone or something)

Sl. to become very excited over something. I just go ape over chocolate. Sam went ape over Mary.

go ape (informal) also go apeshit (taboo!)

to become very angry Vicky'll go ape when she sees this mess.

go ape (slang)

to become very excited or angry Did you go ape over Tim's latest film, or did you just get disgusted, like me?

Usage notes: also used in the form go apeshit, which has the same meaning but is considered rude slang

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