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fly off the handle

 
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fly, handle
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part of speech: phrase
definition: to become very angry; lose one's temper (an informal use).
He flew off the handle when he discovered the dish was broken.
synonyms:
blow up
similar words:
anger, blow one's top, explode, flip one's lid
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