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around the bend

/əˈraʊnd ðə bend/

Traduction: Expression britannique informelle signifiant être fou, dément ou mentalement instable. Peut aussi désigner un état de grande colère ou de frustration.

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/əˈraʊnd ðə bend/C1slangbritish
  • frExpression britannique informelle signifiant être fou, dément ou mentalement instable. Peut aussi désigner un état de grande colère ou de frustration.

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.

    frdérangé

    • 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.

    frtout près, au détour

    • 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.