midsummer madness

American  

noun

1. a temporary lapse into foolishness, senseless behavior, folly, etc., especially during the summer.

   His plan to become a beachcomber is midsummer madness.

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midsummer madness British  

noun

1. foolish or extravagant behaviour, supposed to occur during the summer

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Etymology

Origin of midsummer madness

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

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midsummer madness

And if the worst comes to the worst, you can always pass it off as midsummer madness.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2015

The full force of the midsummer madness struck Western Europe last week.

From Time Magazine Archive

Referring directly to Lord Cecil's appeal, Chancellor Chamberlain declared, "That is very midsummer madness!"

From Time Magazine Archive

Poh! this is worse than midsummer madness," said Peter; "the lad is crazed with grief, and all about a mother who has been four-and-twenty years in her grave.

From Rookwood by Ainsworth, William Harrison

Before you put that key into the lock, before you move another step, rub that look of stark, staring midsummer madness off your face.

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard