My boss will flip his wig if he sees this mess.
flip one's wig
idiomTo become very angry.
Origin
disputed originA variation of flip one's lid.
When he realized his car was towed, he completely flipped his wig in the middle of the street.
The manager knew that if the shareholders discovered the missing funds, they would surely flip their wigs and demand an immediate investigation.
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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.