Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
howl-at-the-moon
idiom
/haʊl æt ðə muːn/
Definition
To express one’s feelings or frustrations loudly and openly, often in a dramatic or exaggerated manner.
Examples
- During the meeting, she began to howl-at-the-moon about the unfair policies.
- He tends to howl-at-the-moon when he feels overwhelmed with work.
Meaning
The phrase suggests wild or unrestrained emotional expression, similar to a wolf howling at the night sky.
Synonyms
- complain loudly
- vent
- cry out
- lament
