Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pull-your-hair-out
idiom
/pʊl jʊər hɛər aʊt/
Definition
To be extremely frustrated or anxious about a situation.
Examples
- When I found out my project was due tomorrow, I was about to pull my hair out.
- Watching him try to fix the computer makes me want to pull my hair out!
- She nearly pulled her hair out while waiting for the results.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a feeling of desperation or extreme annoyance, often leading someone to feel like they might literally pull out their own hair due to the stress of a situation.
Synonyms
- tear your hair out
- frustrated
- pull one’s hair out
- lose one’s mind
