flip one's lid



flip one's lid

Also, flip one's wig; flip out. React very strongly or wildly, as with anger, surprise, or excitement; also, go crazy. For example, I'm going to flip my lid if he doesn't show up, or She really flipped out when she realized that she had won first prize, or I think Rob has flipped his wig. These slangy expressions, with their allusion to losing the top of one's head, date from the 1930s and 1940s.
See also: flip, lid

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Augustino-goos-TEN (French)French, Czech, Romanian, Croatian, German
Alstead['ɔ:lsted]
TimothyTIM-ə-thee (English)English, Biblical
Wenonawə-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
SydneySID-neeEnglish
CariKER-ee, KAR-eeEnglish