Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the fur is flying
idiom
/ðə fɜr ɪz ˈflaɪɪŋ/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation where there is a lot of commotion, chaos, or excitement, often accompanied by arguments or physical altercations.
Examples
- When the debate started, the fur began to fly as the candidates interrupted each other.
- During the game, the fur was flying when the teams got into a fight over a foul.
- At the family reunion, when politics came up, the fur flew among the relatives.
Meaning
This expression often suggests that a conflict has escalated, leading to intense activity or disorder, as if the fur from animals is being thrown around in the heat of the moment.
Synonyms
- Chaos ensues
- Tempers flare
- Emotions run high
