off the beam
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Meaning · English
Crazy; insane.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“They all thought I was off the beam.” He tapped his temple with a long, shaking finger. “But they come around.”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “off the beam” mean?
Crazy; insane.
Is “off the beam” formal or informal?
off the beam is generally slang.