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.
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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
Back home, when I wore those jerseys to the club, the response was off the chain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
Oh, he’s going to be off the chain — he’s gonna be crazy.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2022
I drew Riptide and sawed off the chain next to me.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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