noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun
Describing a child's tantrum or outburst
When someone is unable to control their emotions and reacts impulsively to a situation
Referring to a partner or friend losing their temper unexpectedly
Used to describe a colleague or boss reacting angrily or irrationally
Describing a sudden outburst of anger or frustration
In a professional context, a writer may use the phrase 'fly off the handle' when describing a character's sudden outburst of anger or frustration in a story.
A psychologist may use the term 'fly off the handle' when discussing impulsive behavior or anger management issues with a client.