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Run amok

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Indicates loss of control, often leading to trouble or chaos. SlideThe party went wrong when the guests started to run amok.
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Used in stories to describe scenes of confusion or pandemonium. SlideAliens landed, and the townspeople ran amok in the streets.
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Often used to express overwhelming emotions or thoughts. SlideAfter the breakup, his thoughts ran amok, leaving him distraught.