Anger Idioms

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as mad as a hatter

Meaning: it refers to someone being completely crazy

Example: The way he dressed for the event, he must be as mad as a hatter. Read more ➺


in high dudgeon

Meaning: feeling or exhibiting great resentment

Example: After the scuffle, the man who was affronted left in high dudgeon. Read more ➺


at daggers drawn

Meaning: almost ready to fight

Example: The two schools have been at daggers drawn for months. Ever since they played in the championship game. Read more ➺


vent spleen

Meaning: to exhibit your rage

Example: The board members in the annual meeting witnessed the company's shareholders venting their spleen over them as they were angry. Read more ➺


after blood

Meaning: to want to revenge or punish someone, because they have made you angry

Example: John is after blood who damage his car in the parking. Read more ➺


up in arms

Meaning: angry

Example: My mom was up in arms about the new salary cuts rumoured to be put in place. Read more ➺


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