Off one’s trolley

Off one’s trolley

/ɒf wʌnz ˈtrɒli/
Adjective United Kingdom

Crazy.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Off one's trolley!"
"That's a bit Off one's trolley, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British expression meaning crazy. From trolley (cart) - off track metaphor. 'He's off his trolley!' means he's crazy. British mechanical metaphor for mental state.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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