C1/C2 Idioms of anger / frustration / annoyance / disappointment.

Idioms of anger / frustration / annoyance / disappointment.

Not passing my English exams was a real kick in the teeth. (N.B. for a more expression we can use a real kick in the nuts)

Pain in the neck

The kids are screaming and I have a headache. I’m at the end of my wick/tether.

Blow a fuse.

Send / drive someone up the wall

Fly off the handle

  • Go off the deep end
  • Hit the ceiling /roof
  • Go through the roof
  • Lose it
  • Lose your rag
    Cheesed off
  • Lose your cool
  • Flip your lid

    Have a short fuse
    Have quick temper
    let off steam
    Bristle with anger/rage
    Give someone a piece of your mind
    like a red rag (or flag) to a bull
    Rub someone up the wrong way
    Gets my back up.


    Extra stong (very informal)
    It boils my piss.
    To be f*#ked off.