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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

to bite someone's head off

to react with sudden, intense anger · to snap at someone

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where everything just seems to go wrong, and you're so on edge that even a simple question makes you want to explode? 🌋 This is the perfect phrase for when you (or someone else!) reacts with unexpected, intense anger to something minor because of underlying stress or irritation. It's like your fuse is super short! 🔥

to vent one's spleen

to express one's anger strongly · to let out pent-up frustration

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when someone is really upset or frustrated and finally lets it all out, sometimes quite dramatically! 😠 Imagine a friend who has been quietly fuming about something and then finally bursts into an angry rant. It’s often used when the anger has been building up for a while.

to be boiling mad

extremely angry · furious

What's the situation?

Have you ever been so angry that you felt like steam was coming out of your ears? 🔥 This expression perfectly captures that intense, uncontrollable fury! It's stronger than just 'angry' and describes a state of extreme irritation or rage. 😤

to give someone the evil eye

to look at someone angrily or disapprovingly · to glare at someone

What's the situation?

Ever been in a situation where someone just *stares* at you with pure disapproval? 👀 That's when they're giving you the evil eye! This expression is perfect for describing those glares that silently scream, 'I am NOT happy with you right now.' It’s all about communicating displeasure without saying a word. 🤫

to let off some steam

release strong emotions · relax after stress

What's the situation?

Feeling really stressed or frustrated? This expression is perfect for when you need to release those pent-up feelings or just chill out after a tough day. Think of a pressure cooker — sometimes, you just need to let some steam out! 💨

to set someone off

to make someone suddenly angry or upset · to trigger an emotional outburst in someone

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when you want to describe how a specific action, comment, or situation can cause someone to react with sudden, intense anger or upset. 🤯 It's often used to explain why someone suddenly became emotional, sometimes unexpectedly!

to get one's hackles up

to become angry · to get irritated or annoyed

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect when someone or something makes you feel irritated or angry, like a cat whose fur stands on end! 😼 It's often used when you react strongly to something that rubs you the wrong way.

to throw a tantrum

to have a childish outburst of anger or frustration · to act like a child when upset

What's the situation?

Ever seen an adult act exactly like a toddler who didn't get their candy? 🍬 That's when someone is 'throwing a tantrum'! It's often used humorously or disapprovingly to describe an overly dramatic or immature display of anger or frustration. It is common when people are upset about something minor, but react disproportionately. 🙄

to take it out on someone

to treat someone badly because you are angry or frustrated about something else · to unleash your anger on someone

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when you're super stressed about something—maybe a project deadline or a tricky situation—and you accidentally snap at your friend or family member who has nothing to do with it. 😬 It's like your emotions just spill over onto the nearest unsuspecting person! Oops!

to be in a foul mood

to be in a very bad temper · to be extremely irritable or grumpy

What's the situation?

You know those days when everything just seems to go wrong from the moment you wake up? 😠 This expression perfectly describes when someone is grumpy, irritable, and just not pleasant to be around. It's definitely more intense than just "a bad mood"!

to snap at someone

to speak sharply or angrily to someone · to respond abruptly and irritably

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where everything just feels *too much*? 😫 'To snap at someone' is what happens when your patience runs out and you respond to someone with an unexpected burst of anger or irritation. 😠 It's usually not on purpose, but often a sign you're stressed or overwhelmed. Think of it like a quick, sharp bark instead of a polite 'no'.

to be steamed

to be very angry · to be really annoyed

What's the situation?

Ever had one of those days where everything just goes wrong, and you're about to explode? 😤 'To be steamed' is your go-to phrase for expressing intense anger or frustration, especially when you're simmering but haven't quite blown your top yet. It's like you're a pressure cooker ready to whistle! 💥

to give someone a piece of your mind

to scold someone strongly · to tell someone off · to express your anger directly

What's the situation?

This expression is for when you've been holding back your frustration or anger towards someone, but you've finally had enough and decide to confront them directly. 😡 It's often used when someone has done something wrong or disrespectful. Think of it as a polite warning before you *really* lose your temper! 😉

to be riled up

to be angry or agitated · to be annoyed and stirred up

What's the situation?

This expression is perfect for those moments when you're trying to keep your cool, but someone or something just keeps pushing your buttons! 😠 It describes that feeling of getting really angry or agitated, especially when you feel provoked or treated unfairly. Your calm is shattered, and you're ready to react!

to be furious

extremely angry · enraged · very mad

What's the situation?

Ever feel like steam is about to come out of your ears? 😤 'to be furious' is when you're not just annoyed or mad, but absolutely incandescent with rage! It's for those moments when you feel a deep, intense anger that's hard to contain. 🔥

to have a face like thunder

to look very angry · to have a furious expression

What's the situation?

You've probably seen someone whose face just screams "Don't mess with me right now!" 😠 This expression is perfect for describing someone who looks incredibly angry or upset, often because something bad has happened. It's like their face is dark and stormy, just like thunderclouds before a big storm! ⛈️

to cool off

to calm down · to relax after being angry or upset

What's the situation?

Ever feel like your emotions are running a marathon and you just need a timeout? 🏃‍♀️💨 This is your go-to phrase when someone (or you!) needs to chill after getting heated. It's perfect for when things get a bit too intense and you just need to step back and breathe. 🧘‍♂️🔥

to come unglued

to become very upset · to lose emotional control · to fall apart emotionally

What's the situation?

Imagine you're having one of those days where everything just goes wrong: your coffee spills, your car breaks down, and then your boss gives you extra work. 😤 This phrase describes hitting your emotional limit and feeling like you're about to lose it! It's like your internal glue just... comes undone. 🫠

to be seething

be extremely angry but trying to hide it · be filled with intense, unexpressed anger

What's the situation?

Imagine you've been working hard on a project, and someone else takes all the credit. You'd be absolutely furious, right? 😱 But maybe you can't yell at them right then and there. That's when you're "seething"! It describes intense anger that's bubbling just below the surface, usually because you're trying to control it or the situation prevents you from expressing it openly. 😠

to hold a grudge

to stay angry at someone for a past offense · to not forgive easily

What's the situation?

Feeling perpetually peeved about something someone did way back when? 😤 "To hold a grudge" is your go-to phrase! It describes when someone remains angry or resentful towards another person for a past wrong, often refusing to forgive or forget. 🤔 If your friend Brenda still talks about that time you accidentally spilled coffee on her new shoes five years ago, she might be holding a grudge! ☕️👟

go ballistic

get extremely angry · lose your temper

What's the situation?

Ever seen someone totally lose their cool, like a rocket launching into space? 🚀 That's 'going ballistic'! It's perfect for describing when someone becomes uncontrollably furious or explodes in anger over something, often with a hint of exaggeration for dramatic effect. 🔥

to be hot-headed

easily angered · quick to lose temper

What's the situation?

Ever met someone who goes from zero to a hundred in a split second? 😡 'To be hot-headed' is the perfect phrase for describing someone who gets angry super quickly or makes impulsive decisions without thinking! It's like having a short fuse, but you know, a bit more 🔥.

to be hopping mad

extremely angry · furious

What's the situation?

This expression perfectly describes when someone is beyond annoyed and truly, deeply angry! 😤 Imagine a situation where someone broke your favorite mug, or your internet went out right before a big deadline. You wouldn't just be 'a little mad'; you'd be *hopping mad*! 😡🔥

to be visibly upset

clearly showing sadness, anger, or distress · unable to hide one's negative feelings

What's the situation?

This expression is for those moments when someone's face just tells the whole story, even if they're trying to hold it in! 👀 It perfectly captures when you can clearly see sadness, anger, or frustration written all over their face. It's often used when you notice someone struggling emotionally but they might not be expressing it verbally. ✨

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