Become excessively agitated and excited.
John had been promised the job. He went ape shit when he found out it went to one of his subordinates.
Originally USA (as ‘go ape’). Britain, 1950s (as ‘go ape shit’). Derived from the habit of apes of throwing faeces at adversaries when agitated.
Worldwide, but not in polite company.
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