Grammar fix
go mad
become very angry
To suddenly become very angry, often showing it by shouting. Mainly British; in the US people say 'get mad'.
expression
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Mum went mad at me for leaving the front door unlocked all night.
My old manager used to go mad over tiny mistakes. Once, he shouted at me in front of everyone because I'd put a box on the wrong shelf.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Mum went mad to me for losing my keys.
Say: Mum went mad at me for losing my keys.
Use 'at', not 'to', to name the person receiving the anger.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Suddenly get angry at someone
How strongSharp wordExplosion
snapA short, sharp answer, usually because you're tired or stressed.lose itVery casual: lost control and shouted or cried.
go madYou're here · The everyday British way: "Mum went mad at me." Americans say "got mad".
blow upA sudden, loud burst of anger, often about something small.hit the roofExtremely angry, usually when someone finds out about something.