Fly Off the HandleThe violent origin of a common idiom for losing your temper.
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History of PhrasesDiscover the surprisingly literal and dangerous origins of a popular phrase for anger. The expression comes from the violent, uncontrolled motion of a loose axe head detaching from its handle. This 19th-century American metaphor perfectly captures the sudden, unpredictable, and hazardous nature of an emotional outburst.
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