Fly into a rage, temper, etc.
phrase
To suddenly become very angry.
He flew into a rage when he discovered the broken vase.

Often appears as...
- suddenly fly into a rage
- quickly fly into a rage
phrase
To suddenly become very angry.
He flew into a rage when he discovered the broken vase.

Often appears as...
- suddenly fly into a rage
- quickly fly into a rage
Definition 1 of 1

Sudden Anger
The phrase implies an immediate and intense reaction, not a gradual build-up of anger.

She flew into a rage after seeing the mess.
Emotional Intensity
It's used to express a very strong and overwhelming emotional response that's hard to control.

The unfair accusation made him fly into a rage.
Informal Expression
It's more common in casual conversation than in formal writing or speech.

My dad will fly into a rage if we're late again.
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