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around the bend

/əˈraʊnd ðə bend/

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phrase

/əˈraʊnd ðə bend/C1slangbritish
  • ruНеформальное британское выражение, означающее быть сумасшедшим, безумным или психически нестабильным. Также может относиться к состоянию крайнего гнева или разочарования.

An informal British expression meaning to be crazy, insane, or mentally unstable. It can also refer to being extremely angry or frustrated.

  1. Mentally unstable or crazyB2informalbritish

    Used informally to describe someone who is acting irrationally, foolishly, or is mentally disturbed.

    ruС приветом

    • He's been acting a bit around the bend lately.
    • You'd have to be around the bend to try that stunt.
    • The constant noise is driving me around the bend.
  2. Nearby or just aheadB1informal

    Literally meaning just around a corner or curve; close by.

    ruЗа поворотом

    • The gas station is just around the bend.
    • We'll be home soon; it's just around the bend.
    • The path disappears around the bend in the road.