bounce off the walls
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bounce off the walls
verb bounces off the walls · bouncing off the walls · bounced off the walls
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To be overly active relative to the enclosed space in which one is.
Near-synonyms: bounce around, jump around, jump about
Similar: bounce around, jump around, jump about
- To be brimful of agitation from excitement, indignation, or anxiety. Acme Inc was our best customer, but they're hopping mad now. They're bouncing off the walls over there.
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verb to be overly active
| 中文 | 興高采烈 /兴高采烈 xīnggāocǎiliè |
|---|---|
| Português | ferver |
| Français | tourner comme un lion en cage |
| Deutsch | aufgekratzt sein |
| Русский | лезть на стенку leztʹ na stenku |
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