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Be off your rocker

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Considered informal and often used in casual conversations among friends, rather than in formal settings. SlideAt the family dinner, Aunt May said I was off my rocker for wanting to dye my hair green.
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It's an exaggeration used for effect, not to be taken literally as accusing someone of actual insanity. SlideWhen Joe bought another vintage car, his wife exclaimed, 'You're off your rocker!'
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Often used jokingly among friends to tease or mock someone's unusual idea or behavior in a light-hearted way. SlideHe's off his rocker, wearing shorts in the snow, but he loves it!