Anger Idioms

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lose it

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 ➺


fit of anger

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 ➺


in a huff

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 ➺


keep your hair on

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 ➺


lose one’s head

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 ➺


blazing row

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 ➺


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: In a state of strong anger or resentment.

Example: Sarah left the meeting in high dudgeon after her proposal was ignored. 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 ➺


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