Often used when technology fails in unpredictable ways, suggesting temporary confusion or chaos. My smartphone's display went haywire after I dropped it.
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Plan Disruption
Use when a well-thought-out plan fails abruptly, leading to unforeseen outcomes. Our travel arrangements went haywire due to the storm.
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Unexpected Behavior
Describes someone or something acting out of the ordinary in a sudden, confusing manner. The quiet classroom went haywire when a bee flew in.