Anger Idioms
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Meaning: To boast or show off in a playful or teasing way.
Example: After winning the trophy, he held it up with a grin and said, eat your heart out. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that provokes anger or an uncontrollable reaction in a person.
Example: Mentioning politics around Sarah is a red rag to a bull – she immediately gets angry. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely upset, angry, or agitated.
Example: She was beside herself with anger when she heard the unfair decision. Read more ➺
Meaning: A heated argument, quarrel, or conflict where emotions run high.
Example: The boardroom was tense, and feathers fly when the team debates budget cuts. Read more ➺
Meaning: Annoy someone to the point of frustration or anger.
Example: His constant humming was starting to drive me nuts during the meeting. Read more ➺
Meaning: Lose control of one's temper; become very angry or enraged suddenly.
Example: When she saw the broken vase, she blew a fuse and started yelling. Read more ➺
Meaning: Become suddenly and uncontrollably angry or emotional.
Example: When she heard the news, she went off the deep end and started yelling at everyone. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely angry or agitated.
Example: The CEO began to foam at the mouth when he discovered the financial losses. Read more ➺
Meaning: to become angry or excited about something.
Example: The boss had a cow when he saw the mess they had made. Read more ➺
Meaning: to self-reference someone who is in a bad mood and ready to fight.
Example: During the invasion, the soldiers were full of piss and vinegar, and therefore they went straight into the front lines. Read more ➺
