English idiom

jump up and down

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Figurative meaning

to react with strong excitement or anger about something

Why this phrase?

Can be literal jumping, but figuratively means to protest or react strongly.

Example

“Customers jumped up and down about the price increase.”

Dictionary details

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blow off steam

to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity

fly off the handle

to lose one's temper suddenly and uncontrollably

go through the roof

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

hang on a minute

used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection

cut loose

to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly

drive someone up the wall

to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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