Go flying
verb
To move or fall through the air suddenly, especially due to impact or force.
When the ball hit the stack of papers, they went flying everywhere.
Often appears as...
- go flying out of control
- go flying across the room
verb
To become suddenly and uncontrollably angry.
He went flying off the handle when he discovered the broken window.
Often appears as...
- go flying off the handle
- go flying into a rage
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To depart quickly by airplane.
I have to pack my suitcase because I'm going flying tomorrow morning.
Often appears as...
- go flying overseas
- go flying off to somewhere
verb
To move or fall through the air suddenly, especially due to impact or force.
When the ball hit the stack of papers, they went flying everywhere.
Often appears as...
- go flying out of control
- go flying across the room
verb
To become suddenly and uncontrollably angry.
He went flying off the handle when he discovered the broken window.
Often appears as...
- go flying off the handle
- go flying into a rage
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To depart quickly by airplane.
I have to pack my suitcase because I'm going flying tomorrow morning.
Often appears as...
- go flying overseas
- go flying off to somewhere
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Event
Used when something happens suddenly, often by accident or without warning.
Bags went flying when the train jerked to a halt unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Emphasizes the chaos or intensity of a situation, making it seem vivid or extreme.
She slipped on the ice, and her papers went flying into the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or change, not actual flying.
News of the celebrity's visit went flying through the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Event
Used when something happens suddenly, often by accident or without warning.
Bags went flying when the train jerked to a halt unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Emphasizes the chaos or intensity of a situation, making it seem vivid or extreme.
She slipped on the ice, and her papers went flying into the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or change, not actual flying.
News of the celebrity's visit went flying through the town.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Event
Used when something happens suddenly, often by accident or without warning.
Bags went flying when the train jerked to a halt unexpectedly.
Pro Tip 2/3Dramatic Effect
Emphasizes the chaos or intensity of a situation, making it seem vivid or extreme.
She slipped on the ice, and her papers went flying into the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe rapid movement or change, not actual flying.
News of the celebrity's visit went flying through the town.
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