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What's the most ridiculous or extreme thing your hobby has ever made you do?

B1Hobbies & free timeJust for fun

A natural way to answer

Probably queuing overnight for a book signing. My family thought I'd lost the plot, standing in the rain for hours. But meeting the author made me over the moon, so I'd happily do it again.

Key phrases to use

  • lose the plot — to behave in a way that seems crazy or out of control“He's started talking to his plants, he's lost the plot.”
  • over the moon — extremely happy and delighted“She was over the moon about the news.”
  • go to any lengths — to be willing to do whatever it takes to achieve something“Fans will go to any lengths to get tickets.”

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