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flip one's wig

idiom
Meaning

To become very angry.


Origin

disputed origin

A variation of flip one's lid.

Examples
SIMPLE

My boss will flip his wig if he sees this mess.

CONTEXTUAL

When he realized his car was towed, he completely flipped his wig in the middle of the street.

COMPLEX

The manager knew that if the shareholders discovered the missing funds, they would surely flip their wigs and demand an immediate investigation.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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