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fly off the handle

The correct spelling is fly off the handle.

How to pronounce fly off the handle

verb

Say it like: Flee- of-f t-he -han-dle

The correct spelling is fly off the handle. To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy. For example: "My dad flew off the handle when he saw the F grade on my report card."

Usage Examples

My dad flew off the handle when he saw the F grade on my report card.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.

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