είμαι έξαλλος

Translations

• to be furious
• to be enraged
• to be beside oneself

Forms

Usage Notes

Usually used with είμαι (to be) or γίνομαι (to become)

Etymology

From έξω (outside) + άλλος (other), literally meaning 'outside of oneself'

Cultural Context

Common expression in both colloquial and literary contexts

• Think of 'ex-' (out) + 'all' (completely out of normal state)