flips out
Goes completely crazy
Flips out means to lose emotional control suddenly, usually from excitement, anger, or shock.
Someone who flips out might scream, panic, or react wildly: My mom is going to flip out when she sees this mess.
The phrase can describe positive reactions too: She flipped out when she got the job offer.
- loses itSuddenly becomes enraged
- flies off the handleLoses temper suddenly
- outburstSudden emotional release
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- go ballisticLose temper violently
loses their mind · throws a fit · hits the roof · explodes · goes nuts · blow a fuse · rage · sees red · goes crazy · meltdown · panics · snap · blows up · berserk · hysterics · screams · goes wild · overreact
emotional composure
flips outkeeps it together
Maintains emotional stability
chills out · keeps one's cool · keeps a cool head · mellows out · relaxes
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