Meaning of 'As mad as a hatter'
What does the saying 'As mad as a hatter' mean?
Idiom: As mad as a hatter
Meaning:
This simile means that someone is crazy or behaves very strangely. In the past many people who made hats went insane because they had a lot of contact with mercury.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Character & appearance |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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