Meaning of the word "fly off the handle" in English

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fly off the handle

US /flaɪ ɔf ðə ˈhændl/
UK /flaɪ ɔf ðə ˈhændl/
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Idiom

1.

to suddenly lose your temper and become very angry

Example:
He tends to fly off the handle when he's stressed.
Try not to fly off the handle, it won't solve anything.
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