Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fly-off-the-handle
idiom
/flaɪ ɔf ðə ˈhændl/
Definition
To become very angry suddenly and unexpectedly.
Examples
- When she heard the news, she just flew off the handle and started yelling.
- He tends to fly off the handle over the smallest issues.
- It’s best to stay calm and not fly off the handle during stressful situations.
Meaning
The phrase ‘fly off the handle’ describes a situation where someone loses their temper or reacts in a furious manner without warning.
Synonyms
- lose one’s temper
- flare up
- blow up
- explode
