be on the rampage

be on the rampage

To be causing great destruction, disruption, or chaos; to be behaving very violently or aggressively. Many ancient artifacts were destroyed while enemy forces were on the rampage in the holy city. Our teacher was on the rampage this morning, screaming at the kids for their misbehavior.

See also: on, rampage

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be/go on the ˈrampage

run round the streets causing damage to shops/stores, cars, etc: After their team lost, some of the crowd went on the rampage through the town.

See also: go, on, rampage

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