off the chain
Free from work or direct supervisionFree from work or direct supervision.
Meaning
3 senses(figuratively)Free from work or direct supervision.
(slang)Crazy and exciting; delirious and wild.
(slang)Completely insane; crazy.
Examples
3 sentencesThat set off a chain reaction.
ruЭто запустило цепную реакцию. — Wezel
The monster ripped off the chains.
He tore off the chain and threw it on the ground.
Origin
In reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workIn reference to slave labor, where workers are chained, or to the figurative chain of workers of an assembly line. Slang sense by analogy to a frenetic dog when unleashed.
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