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Go bananas

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Extreme ExcitementPlay
Use 'go bananas' when someone is showing very high levels of excitement, often unexpectedly. SlideWhen she won the lottery, she went bananas.
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Informal SpeechPlay
'Go bananas' is used in casual conversation, not in formal settings. SlideI told my friends I got the job, and they all went bananas.
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Positive ContextPlay
It often has a positive connotation, like when describing joy at a party or event. SlideThe fans went bananas when their team scored the winning goal.