Flip your lid

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verb

To suddenly become very angry.

I'm afraid she's going to flip her lid when she finds out.
Visual representation of "flip your lid" - To suddenly become very angry.

Often appears as...

  • going to flip your lid
  • he/she flipped his/her lid

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "flip your lid"
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Anger Outburst

Use when describing someone losing control of their anger very quickly.

Illustration for Anger Outburst
When Joe missed the flight, he flipped his lid in the middle of the airport.
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Informal Expression

Best used in casual conversation or writing, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Expression
My mom's going to flip her lid when she sees the broken vase.
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Emotional Intensity

Conveys a high level of emotional reaction, stronger than just being upset or annoyed.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
He flipped his lid after seeing his car got towed.
Visual representation of the word "Flip your lid"

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