Flipped out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "flipped out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 12:10

Meaning of Flipped out (redirected from flip out )

Flip out phrasal verb informal slang

To exhibit anger or excitement in a highly apparent way.

My brother flipped out when I told him I and Mark were getting married.

Jane flipped out when she saw how they had changed her work.

To be out of control.

His fit of anger made him flip out. He smashed up all the furniture in his room.

The murder just flipped out and started shooting.

To make someone react extremely, whether positive or negative.

When a rival lawyer makes a catty comment about her body, she totally flips out.

Hana giving me a villa makes me flip out.

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Grammar and Usage of Flip out

Verb Forms

  • to flip out
  • flipped out
  • Flipping Out
  • flips out

The verb "flip" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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