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fly off the handle

getting angry for a small little thing
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Submitted on July 23, 2013

Additional definitions for 'fly off the handle':

fly off the handleTo become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.
Fly Off the HandleTo get extremely furious and angry, unable to control temper
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voler hors de la poignée

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