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What does fly off the handle mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word fly off the handle? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (colloquial) to become very angry or enraged; to throw a fit or go crazy.
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To be a captain in the Canadian military you must be a person of strong will and you must be a person who is not one to fly off the handle in the normal sense.
Generally, however, in the face of inopportune requests and setbacks one tends to fly off the handle.
Some days, powerlessness and frustration make them go round in circles or fly off the handle.
Marse Tom, if you would only be a little patient, and not fly off the handle at the least little thing.
There are still moments when they fly off the handle, but for the most part they understand that they are safe here.
A lack of sleep may lead to moodiness, irritability and a tendency to fly off the handle.

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