fly off the handle

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Example

“He flew off the handle when he saw the scratched car.”

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blow off steam Informal · CEFR B1

to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity

go through the roof Informal · CEFR B2

to rise very quickly to a very high level; or to become extremely angry

jump up and down Informal · CEFR B2

to react with strong excitement or anger about something

cut loose Informal · CEFR B1

to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly

drive someone up the wall Informal · CEFR B1

to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated

get on someone's nerves Neutral · CEFR B1

to repeatedly irritate or annoy someone

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