jump up and down

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

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blow off steam Informal · CEFR B1

to release pent-up energy or emotion through some activity

fly off the handle Informal · CEFR B2

to lose one's temper suddenly and uncontrollably

go through the roof Informal · CEFR B2

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

hang on a minute Informal · CEFR A2

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

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

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