Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.

To fly off the handle

  1. to take off

  2. to dislocate

  3. to be indifferent

  4. to lose one's temper
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'To fly off the handle' means to suddenly lose one's temper and become uncontrollably angry. The imagery is of an axe head flying off its handle during use - a sudden, violent, and dangerous loss of control. Taking off, dislocation, and indifference are unrelated to anger or emotional outbursts.

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