off the beam

English

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off the beam

1. (slang) Crazy; insane.
   • 2012, Matthew P. Mayo, Sourdoughs, Claim Jumpers & Dry Gulchers, page 163:

     “They all thought I was off the beam.” He tapped his temple with a long, shaking finger. “But they come around.”