Anger Idioms
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Meaning: Stop bothering me with that; I do not want to hear it.
Example: When Daniel started making excuses for being late again, spare me was the only response his supervisor wanted to give. Read more ➺
Meaning: Openly hostile or ready to attack someone verbally or politically.
Example: The media had knives out for the actor after the interview went viral. Read more ➺
Meaning: To scold or criticize someone very severely for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: The teacher had to haul over the coals the students who cheated on the exam. Read more ➺
Meaning: Happening with great force, intensity, or strength, often more powerfully than expected. (figurative; most common)
Example: The cold weather returned with a vengeance, catching everyone unprepared. Read more ➺
Meaning: To suddenly lose your temper and become very angry.
Example: Try not to blow your top when the delay is only a few minutes. Read more ➺
Meaning: Content made to deliberately provoke anger so people react, comment, or click.
Example: When the blogger wrote a headline blaming an entire group for one incident, it was clear rage bait meant to spark angry comments. Read more ➺
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 ➺
