flip one's wig
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Definition
Verb (idiom): - To become extremely angry or lose one's temper suddenly and dramatically.
Usage
This idiom describes a sudden, intense, and often explosive outburst of anger. It is informal and somewhat dated, suggesting a reaction so strong it is as if one's composure ("wig") has been violently thrown off ("flipped").
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The idiom is often used in a hyperbolic or humorous way to emphasize an over-the-top reaction, even if the actual anger is not severe.
- Don't flip your wig, but I accidentally used your favorite mug.
Variants and Related Words
- Flip out (verb): To react with strong emotion, especially anger or excitement.
- She flipped out when she won the tickets.
- Lose one's cool (idiom): To lose one's composure or temper.
- Go ballistic (idiom): To become extremely angry. (As referenced in the context: "Spam makes me go ballistic.")
- Hit the roof / Hit the ceiling (idiom): To become very angry suddenly.
Synonyms
- Explode
- Fly into a rage (As referenced in the context definition.)
- Blow up
- Go berserk
Related Idioms
- Blow a fuse / Blow a gasket: To lose one's temper.
- The manager blew a fuse when the report wasn't finished.
- See red: To become very angry.
- I saw red when I heard the unfair accusation.
Verb
- get very angry and fly into a rage
- The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question
- Spam makes me go ballistic