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Synonyms of go postal

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Another word for go postal is run amok. Other synonyms of go postal are crash out, Note: All terms are idiomatic unless stated otherwise., blow a fuse, blow a gasket and blow one's stack.

Synonyms and similar words for go postal

verbTo become aggressive and erratic, especially due to stress; specifically, to carry out a shooting...

Meaning of go postal

  1. verb To become aggressive and erratic, especially due to stress; specifically, to carry out a shooting spree at a workplace environment; also (more generally) to become very angry; to lose one's temper.

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Questions about synonyms of go postal

What is another word for go postal?
Go postal has 52 synonyms on Word.ws, such as run amok, crash out, Note: All terms are idiomatic unless stated otherwise., blow a fuse, blow a gasket, blow one's stack, blow one's top and cut up nasty.
What does go postal mean?
Go postal means to become aggressive and erratic, especially due to stress; specifically, to carry out a shooting spree at a workplace environment; also (more generally) to become very angry; to lose one's temper.

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