off the chain
Americanidiom
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wild and without restraint, often in a positive way, as if having been set free.
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exceptional; impressive; very good.
Example Sentences
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This seems to have set off the chain of events and Nigerians swiftly retaliated.
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2024
The researchers found that CDK7 activated CDK2, which set off the chain of molecular signals that eventually led to heart cell death.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
The young children in these situations probably should get vaccinated to cut off the chain of transmission before it reaches those who are vulnerable.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2021
Olympic roster which is what set off the chain of events that led to her trying to play for Nigeria where her parents are from and she and her sisters hold dual citizenship.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2021
The day Dutchy leaves for Fort Snelling in Hennepin County for basic training, I take the claddagh off the chain around my neck and wrap it in a piece of felt.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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