on steroids
To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named objectTo a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
Meaning
2 senses(idiomatic, informal, usually)To a greater degree, exaggerating the characteristics of the previously named object.
Panic is anxiety on steroids
auf Anabolika, auf Speed
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, steroids.
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
to a greater degree:
Origin
The literal sense is from anabolic steroid use as illicit drug use for doping, to become bThe literal sense is from anabolic steroid use as illicit drug use for doping, to become bulked up; the figurative sense is an extension.
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