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Hopping mad

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Used to emphasize the intensity of anger, often hyperbolically. SlideMy dad was hopping mad when he saw the dent in his car.
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Common in spoken and informal contexts, less so in formal writing. SlideI avoid writing 'hopping mad' in academic essays.
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Recognized in many English-speaking regions. Similar to 'jumping mad'. SlideMy British friend said she was hopping mad about the train delay.