English Explanatory Dictionary

that way madness lies

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. The mentioned activity, line of inquiry, etc., should not be pursued because it will cause frustration, anger, etc., and lead to no good.

Word forms

that way madness lies that way lies madness

Etymology

From The Tragedy of King Lear (c. 1606), see quotations.

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