The Lunatics/Inmates Have Taken Over The Asylum

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Collocations of the lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum

the inmates have taken over the asylum
Frequency: 80 %

It feels like the inmates have taken over the asylum with all the chaos happening in the office.

the lunatics have taken over the asylum
Frequency: 75 %

After the recent policy changes, it seems like the lunatics have taken over the asylum in our department.

the crazies have taken over the asylum
Frequency: 60 %

With the new manager in charge, it seems like the crazies have taken over the asylum in our team.

the madmen have taken over the asylum
Frequency: 50 %

The way things are going, it looks like the madmen have taken over the asylum in our organization.

Idiomatic Expressions for the lunatics/inmates have taken over the asylum

  • Phrase: the inmates have taken over the asylum
    Meaning: similar to the previous idiom, refers to a situation where those who are meant to be controlled or managed have gained control instead
    Usage: used to highlight a chaotic or dysfunctional situation