fly off the handle

Other forms: flew off the handle; flying off the handle; flies off the handle; flown off the handle

Definitions of fly off the handle
  1. verb
    get very angry and fly into a rage
    synonyms: blow a fuse, blow one's stack, blow up, combust, flip one's lid, flip one's wig, go ballistic, have a fit, have kittens, hit the ceiling, hit the roof, lose one's temper, throw a fit
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    type of:
    rage
    feel intense anger
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