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flip one's lid

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  1. flip one's lid, blow up, throw a fit, hit the roof, hit the ceiling, have kittens, have a fit, combust, blow one's stack, fly off the handle, flip one's wig, lose one's temper, blow a fuse, go ballisticverb

    get very angry and fly into a rage

    "The professor combusted when the student didn't know the answer to a very elementary question"; "Spam makes me go ballistic"

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  1. flip one's lid

    To "flip one's lid" is an idiomatic expression referring to someone losing their self-control, becoming extremely upset, angry or excited; reacting in a wild, frenzied or crazy way. It can also mean to suddenly become very surprised or shocked. The term "lid" metaphorically represents the top of one's head, indicating an explosive emotional reaction.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of flip one's lid in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of flip one's lid in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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