lost one's temper
Flew off handle
To lose one's temper is to become suddenly angry, abandoning self-control: She lost her temper when he interrupted her for the third time.
The phrase implies an outburst—raised voice, harsh words, visible fury.
Temper here refers to emotional composure, something that can be kept or lost.
- apologyStatement acknowledging wrongdoing
- shoutingVocally projecting loudly
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
- slammingClosing with violent force
- angerIntense hostile emotion
frustration · rage · confrontation · wrath · irritation · snapping · estrangement · reconciliation · exasperation · mediation · cooling off · cursing · harsh words · argument · blew up · flew off the handle · blew a fuse · resentment
emotional state reached
lost one's tempercalmed down
Became less upset
relaxed · mellowed out · cooled off · simmered down · unwound
lost, lose, loses, losing, loser, losers, loss, losses, ones