idiom
fly off the handle
FLY awf thuh HAN-dul
flaɪ ɒf ðə ˈhændəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
flyoffthehandle
Dictionary meaning
To suddenly become very angry.
Examples
- He flew off the handle when he found out the budget had been cut without consultation.
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