Anger Idioms
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Meaning: go insane or crazy
Example: I thought he had lost it when he told me how much his new car had cost. Read more ➺
Meaning: to display a very bad temper, often by screaming a lot
Example: When she didn't get her way, she drove off in a fit of anger. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be upset or angry about something
Example: June was very upset because her mother would not buy her a new pair of shoes, so she stormed out of the room in a huff. Read more ➺
Meaning: to request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed
Example: The general kept his hair on during the meeting this time. Read more ➺
Meaning: To lose self-control; panic or act irrationally.
Example: During the fire drill, some students lost their heads and rushed toward the wrong exit. (panic / irrational) Read more ➺
Meaning: Heated argument or loud, intense quarrel, usually between people who are close.
Example: They had a blazing row over money right in the middle of the street. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: In a state of strong anger or resentment.
Example: Sarah left the meeting in high dudgeon after her proposal was ignored. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
