Feelings - Rage

Discover how English idioms like "go up the wall" and "around the bend" relate to rage in English.

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to vent one's spleen

[phrase]

to verbally or physically attack someone or something when one is angry about someone or something else

Ex: Peter vented his spleen on his car by kicking it when it broke down.

to lose one's head

[phrase]

to become greatly annoyed or angry

Ex: If we don't prepare well, we might lose our heads during the intense competition and make costly mistakes.

to hit the roof

[phrase]

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: I am worried that she will hit the ceiling when she learns about the surprise party we planned for her.

to go up the wall

[phrase]

to react to something in a very angry and furious way

Ex: He will go up the wall if he finds out someone ate the last slice of his favorite pizza.

to go spare

[phrase]

to lose one's temper or become really upset

Ex: I'm afraid she will go spare if she doesn't get the promotion she's been expecting.

to go off the deep end

[phrase]

to suddenly and violently express one's anger

Ex: If they don't resolve the issue soon, the employees will go off the deep end and start protesting.

to blow one's top / cool

[phrase]

to fail to control one's anger

Ex: If they continue to ignore his concerns, he will blow his top during the meeting.

to lose one's marbles

[phrase]

to become crazy and completely lose control of one's thoughts and emotions

Ex: They lost their marbles during the difficult times and made questionable choices.

around the bend

[phrase]

mentally confused and incapable of behaving in a reasonable way

Ex: The constant noise from construction work might drive her around the bend.

to go nuts

[phrase]

to act in a very wild or extreme manner, often showing intense anger, excitement, or joy

Ex: If they keep ignoring his concerns, he will go nuts during the meeting.

like a red flag to a bull

[phrase]

used to refer to something that will surely make someone angry

Ex: Loud noises are like a red rag to a bull for her, causing her to become agitated and anxious.

on edge

[phrase]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: We will be on edge until we hear back from the potential employer.

more heat than light

[phrase]

a situation or discussion that is filled with intense emotions, arguments, or conflict and lacks clear or useful information

Ex: Without a skilled mediator, the upcoming meeting has the potential to devolve into more heat than light, with participants becoming defensive and uncooperative.

quick temper

[noun]

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

Ex: If she does n't work on managing her quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .

Feelings
Happiness	Excitement	Sadness or Discontent	Unhappiness & Disappointment
Anger	Rage	Losing One's Temper	Annoyance
Irritation	Fear & Terror	Anticipation	Shame & Embarrassment

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