fly off the handle
Example Sentences
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He was estranged from many members of his family, with one saying he would "fly off the handle at anything".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2025
“I fly off the handle and scream. The next day I can’t remember what made me mad.”
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
This digital monster that has taught the culture how to overreact and fly off the handle needs to be tamed.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 5, 2021
That doesn’t mean I don’t fly off the handle at times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2021
“No problem,” said Robert warily, “though I’d appreciate it if you didn’t fly off the handle over every detail.”
From "The Number Devil" by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
