Meaning of the word "go postal" in English
What does "go postal" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
go postal
US /ɡoʊ ˈpoʊ.stəl/
UK /ɡəʊ ˈpəʊ.stəl/
Idiom
to become extremely and uncontrollably angry, often to the point of violence
Example:
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After getting fired, he threatened to go postal on his former boss.
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The customer started to go postal when his order was incorrect for the third time.