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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Fly off the handle
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Fly off the handle

A.

To forget something important

B.

To lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly

C.

To fly somewhere in hurry

D.

To make a mistake while performing a task

Correct option is B


The correct meaning of "Fly off the handle" is "To lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly".
Fly off the handle: To react in a very angry way to something without warning.
Example: He flew off the handle when he found out about the unexpected expenses.

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