My boss will flip his lid if he sees this mistake.
flip one's lid
idiomTo become explosively angry, to lose one's temper.
Origin
disputed originOriginally an Americanism; from the analogy of a boiling pot explosively popping off its lid due to built-up internal pressure.
When he saw the deep scratches on his new car, he completely flipped his lid.
The manager was known to flip his lid whenever his staff failed to meet the strict production quotas.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.