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Madhouse

usgb/ˈmædhaʊs/Volume
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Used metaphorically to describe situations that feel chaotic like wild scenes in movies or literature. SlideAfter the concert tickets went on sale, the venue was a madhouse.
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Conveys frustration or amazement at overwhelming disorganization or activity. SlideI couldn't think straight; the office was a madhouse today.
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Often used for dramatic effect, doesn't always mean literal chaos, but rather a personal sense of disorder. SlideWhen my family visits, my apartment turns into a madhouse.
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