be hopping mad

be hopping mad

To be very angry. Mom was hopping mad after I dented her brand-new car.
See also: hop, mad
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hopping mad
  • hopping mad about (something)
  • hopping mad over (something)
  • be as mad as a hornet
  • be fighting mad
  • be storming mad
  • get mad
  • get mad at (someone or something)
  • get mad at something
  • make (one) mad
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A spokeswoman for the promotion company behind the designs said: "The thieves must be hopping mad
THERE'S a woman somewhere who's going to be hopping mad when she opens her presents tomorrow.
More than 5,000 Brownies and Guides will be hopping mad this weekend when they take over Dudley Zoo and Castle in a marathon charity event.