seem mad

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

to seem insane (esp. BrE)

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Examples (10)

  • It may seem mad, but I've decided to sell everything and travel.
  • The old man talking to the pigeons seemed mad.
  • Her proposal seemed mad at first, but it was actually brilliant.
  • You must seem mad to anyone watching you dance without music.
  • Does it seem mad to wake up at 4 AM just to run?
  • The whole situation seemed mad and completely out of control.
  • He seemed mad with power after his promotion.
  • It would seem mad to turn down such a great opportunity.
  • She seemed mad, laughing hysterically for no reason.
  • To an outsider, our family traditions might seem mad.