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Be mad for somebody/something

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Informal UsePlay
Suitable for casual conversations and not for formal settings like business meetings. SlideShe's mad for Broadway shows already seen the same one five times!
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IntensityPlay
Expresses a very strong level of enthusiasm, going beyond just liking something. SlideI'm mad for vintage cars; I even fly to exhibitions.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's a figurative expression and doesn't mean being angry or mentally unstable. SlideHe's mad for chess, but he's the calmest person I know.