[Idiom] Off the chain

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r0300457

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Hello,

A few days ago, I heard a song with an expression that I hadn't heard of before, and ever since, I am puzzled by what it could possibly mean. The lyrics were "Your love is off the chain". Can anyone help me?

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r0300457
 

SlickVic9000

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I'd say it means either "out of control" or "set loose", but I'd need to hear the context.
 

masoudnbox

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Hello,

A few days ago, I heard a song with an expression that I hadn't heard of before, and ever since, I am puzzled by what it could possibly mean. The lyrics were "Your love is off the chain". Can anyone help me?

Kind regards,
r0300457

"off the chain" here means a great deal of fun, very attractive, wild fun, delightful.
 

lingokid

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Sometimes, "off the chain " might even mean "off the hook"....it depends on the context it is used in :)
 

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It means wild, crazy and unrestricted.

If something is chained, it is held back and does not have freedom.
 
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