Meaning of bounce off the walls | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To be overly active relative to the enclosed space in which one is.
   idiomatic
2. To be brimful of agitation from excitement, indignation, or anxiety.
   broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Near-synonyms: bounce around, jump around, jump about”

“Acme Inc was our best customer, but they're hopping mad now. They're bouncing off the walls over there.”

“These kids need to get outside for recess. They're bouncing off the walls in here.”

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