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in a fit of pique [Zinsdeel]

(of an action) done due to one's pride being hurt or not being treated well

Ex: We often witness him throwing things in a fit of pique when things do n't go his way .

to [spin|spiral] out of control [Zinsdeel]

(of a situation) to keep getting worse in an uncontrollable manner

Ex: The project is spiraling out of control due to mismanagement and lack of communication .

wild and woolly [Zinsdeel]

(of behavior) not in accordance with law and order and free from control

Ex: The party became wild and woolly when guests started breaking things and causing disturbances .

on the spur of the moment [Zinsdeel]

without any prior planning or thought

Ex: The couple decides to elope on the spur of the moment , disregarding their elaborate wedding plans .

in the heat of the moment [Zinsdeel]

at a time when anger or excitement completely overwhelm one, preventing any rational thought to come to mind

Ex: I try to remain calm and composed , even in the heat of the moment .

to [be] beside {oneself} [Zinsdeel]

to find it extremely difficult to control oneself, due to feeling really angry, excited, etc.

Ex: They were beside themselves with astonishment at the unexpected turn of events .

in the lap of the (gods|god) [Zinsdeel]

used to say that a situation is beyond human control and is left to fate or chance to determine

Ex:

to [let] {one's} heart rule {one's} head [Zinsdeel]

to make a decision to do something solely based on one's emotions

Ex: In matters of love , it 's often better to let your heart rule your head and listen to your feelings .

to [get|have] the (best|better) of {sb/sth} [Zinsdeel]

to be unable to conceal one's strong feeling or urge

Ex: His uncontrollable laughter got the better of him , and he burst out laughing in the middle of the serious meeting .

the tail wagging the dog [Zin]

used to refer to a situation in which a person or thing that is important or powerful is being led or controlled by a significantly less powerful or important person or thing

Ex: The demands of a small interest group have become the tail wagging the dog in the political landscape , distorting policies that should reflect the broader public interest .

(stark|) raving (mad|bonkers) [Zinsdeel]

(of a person) completely insane

Ex: She went raving mad when she won the lottery , jumping and screaming with joy .

to [go] to pieces [Zinsdeel]

to be unable to control oneself due to being under emotional or mental pressure

Ex: My mother went to pieces after his death .

off the rails [Zinsdeel]

used to say that something is out of control or unpredictable

Ex: His behavior started to veer off the rails after he lost his job .

to [jump] the (tracks|rails) [Zinsdeel]

to unexpectedly switch from the planned path

Ex: The project seemed promising , but it jumped the rails when unexpected challenges arose .

to [cut] loose [Zinsdeel]

to allow oneself to behave freely and have fun

Ex: After finishing the project , the group decided to cut loose and have a fun-filled weekend getaway .

quirk of fate [Zinsdeel]

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

Ex: Through a quirk of fate , he stumbled upon the job opportunity of a lifetime while browsing the internet .

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