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off the hinges

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In a state of disorder or irregularity.

Examples

“[…] they were enabled to bear⟳ it, 'till being distracted by their torments, their understandings were thrown off the hinges […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

off the hizzy off the hooks off the horn off the lay off the mark off the nut

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