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What does "Off the wall" other meaning than the literal mean?
What does "Off the wall" other meaning than the literal mean?
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off the wall = unexpected, uncontrollable, bizarre
Jessica showed up to the party wearing an off-the-wall outfit consisting of a bright green jacket, a pink ballerina tutu, and giant yellow rain boots.
Older adults don't understand him, but the comedian is popular with teenagers because of his off-the-wall jokes and crazy facial expressions.
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- English (US)
It's casual, slang, not really used by younger people, more so 40 years old and older. No one in their 20s, for sure.
Someone or something that is different, crazy, unpredictable, maybe funny, not of the social norm.
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