on a rampage

on a rampage

Causing great destruction, disruption, or chaos; behaving very violently or aggressively. Many ancient artifacts were destroyed while enemy forces were on a rampage in the holy city. Our teacher went on a rampage this morning, screaming at the kids for their misbehavior.
See also: on, rampage
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on a rampage

Behaving violently, as in There was a near riot after the game, when some of the spectators went on a rampage. This term comes from the Old Scots verb ramp, meaning "to storm and rage." [Mid-1800s]
See also: on, rampage
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • on the rampage
  • be on a rampage
  • be on the rampage
  • be/go on the rampage
  • rampage
  • call off the dogs
  • call off the/(one's) dogs
  • call the dogs off
  • on the same wavelength
  • be riding for a fall
References in classic literature
In the forest of the table-land a mile back from the ocean old Kerchak the Ape was on a rampage of rage among his people.