be mad for

Example Sentences

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“I’ll be mad for the next 24 hours, and get back to work tomorrow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2019

Laura looked as if she wanted to be mad for a minute, but she was not.

From Billie Bradley on Lighthouse Island The Mystery of the Wreck by Wheeler, Janet D.

This was started by a man who travelled for Mr. Dakin, the grocer, and I remember he was thought to be mad for opening such a shop in so outlandish a place.

From Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men by Edwards, Eliezer

I think she must be mad, for she said she was going to talk to the Governor and she asked me where he lived.”

From A Vendetta of the Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)

I don't know any sorer trial than to be mad for speed and have to crawl at a snail's pace.

From Greenmantle by Buchan, John