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Definition

To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.

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In Context

  • "My dad flew off the handle when he saw the F grade on my report card."
  • "But he added: “Look, it happens to everybody. I’ve flown off the handle way worse than Elon Musk did in the last 24 hours.”"
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Related Idioms

t

throw a fit

To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, …

 s

see red

To become enraged, angry, or irritated.

 c

come unhinged

To become angered or crazy; to lose control of one's senses or sanity.

 f

fit to be tied

Very agitated or distressed; also, very angry; enraged, furious.

 b

blow a fuse

To lose one's temper; to become enraged.

 j

jump salty

To become angry.
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