fly off the handle meaning in Hindi

fly off the handle in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2022 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Fly off the handle

   ATo make a mistake while performing a taskBTo fly somewhere in hurryCTo lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedlyDTo forget something important
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly

   Explanation:
   • To make a mistake while performing a task: Incorrect. Not related to anger.
   • To fly somewhere in hurry: Incorrect. Literal meaning unrelated to the idiom.
   • To lose one’s temper suddenly and unexpectedly: Correct meaning.
   • To forget something important: Incorrect. Unrelated meaning.
   "Fly off the handle" means to suddenly lose one's temper or become very angry without warning.

2. SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
   Fly off the handle

   ATo escape quietlyBTo disappear quicklyCTo become suddenly angryDTo handle a situation smartly
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) To become suddenly angry

   Idiom meaning:
   'Fly off the handle' means to suddenly become very angry or lose one's temper without warning.
   Origin: Refers to an axe head flying off its handle unexpectedly.
   Answer: To become suddenly angry

Examples

• “He flew off the handle when he saw the broken vase.”

fly off the handle – questions

What is the meaning of fly off the handle in Hindi?

fly off the handle means “अचानक गुस्सा हो जाना” in Hindi. In English: To suddenly become very angry

What are the synonyms of fly off the handle?

Synonyms of fly off the handle: lose temper, explode with anger, blow up.

What is the opposite of fly off the handle?

Antonyms of fly off the handle: stay calm, remain composed.

Has fly off the handle been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – fly off the handle has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-2.

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