flip one's wig
The phrase "flip one's wig" is a colorful idiom often used in informal contexts to describe extreme emotional reactions.
Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To become extremely angry or upset.
Example
- When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he flipped his wig.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To react with great surprise or shock.
Example
- She flipped her wig when she won the lottery.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To lose control of one's emotions or behavior.
Example
- He flipped his wig after hearing the unexpected news.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flip one's wig":
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