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Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Fly off the handle
Question

Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Fly off the handle

A.

To escape quietly

B.

To disappear quickly

C.

To become suddenly angry

D.

To handle a situation smartly

Correct option is C

Option (c) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Fly off the handle: It means to suddenly lose temper and become very angry, often over a small issue. (Hindi Idiom: गुस्से से बेकाबू हो जाना)
Example: He flew off the handle when he saw the minor mistake in the report.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
Lose one’s temper: to get angry suddenly.
Hit the roof: to become extremely angry.
Blow up: to explode in anger.
See red: to become furious.

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