fly off the handle

• Expression informelle signifiant perdre soudainement son calme ou se mettre très en colère, souvent pour une raison relativement mineure.

An informal expression meaning to suddenly become very angry or lose one's temper, often over something relatively minor.

1. Lose one's temper suddenlyB2informalamerican

   To become extremely angry or lose control of one's emotions very quickly and unexpectedly.

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   • He flew off the handle when he saw the scratch on his new car.
   • She tends to fly off the handle over minor inconveniences.
   • Don't fly off the handle; let's discuss this calmly.