Fruit Idioms

2. Banana

1. Go bananas

  • Meaning: To become very angry, crazy or annoyed
  • E.g. She’ll go bananas if she sees the house in this (dirty) condition.

2. Second banana

  • Meaning: A “second banana” is a subordinate, and the “top banana” is the leader.
  • E.g. I generally don't mind playing second banana when I'm with such a legendary comedian, but it would be nice to be the one getting all the laughs once in a while.

3. Top banana

  • Meaning: The “top banana” is the leader.
  • E.g. You’ll have to ask the top banana. He’s out right now.

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