English / idiom
Climb the Walls
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To suffer from acute anxiety, extreme restlessness, or frantic agitation due to frustration or confinement
In context
01
Awaiting the decisive committee verdict had the entire advocacy team practically climbing the walls.
02
Confined to their quarters during the harsh blizzard, the rescue crew members were climbing the walls.
Synonyms
go stir-crazy,fret frantically,be beside oneself
Antonyms
stay tranquil,remain composed,keep calm
Collocations
ready to climb the walls,have someone climbing the walls,keep climbing the walls