snap someone's head off
To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not snap my head off just for asking a question.”
“I only asked if the report was finished, but my boss snapped my head off in front of everyone.”
“Exhausted by the long hours and mounting pressure, the manager snapped my head off when I politely suggested a minor change to the schedule.”
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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bane of someone's existence
Someone or something that poses a significant problem to someone.
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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bash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
Last updated August 10, 2026