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.
- 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