Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-fly-off-the-handle
idiom
tuh-flai-awf-thuh-han-dl
Definition
To suddenly become very angry or lose one’s temper unexpectedly.
Examples
- When he learned that the meeting was canceled, he flew off the handle.
- She tends to fly off the handle when she’s stressed.
- It’s best to stay calm and not fly off the handle over little things.
Meaning
This idiom describes a situation where someone reacts with extreme anger, often over something relatively minor. It suggests a lack of control over one’s emotions.
Synonyms
- lose one’s temper
- flare up
- explode
- get angry
