Pull (one's) hair out In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pull (one's) hair out", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-11 05:08

Meaning of Pull (one's) hair out

Synonyms:

tear (one's) hair out

Pull (one's) hair out phrase

To experience intense anxiety or a feeling of anger about something.

 

I wanted to pull my hair out when I knew that the judge was biased towards my opponent.

I once pulled my hair out not getting work after graduation, but I finally landed a plum job.

To show signs of annoyance because you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation.
 

John started pulling his hair out not being able to find out what makes his computer crash.

He pulled his hair out trying to fix the huge dent, but it didn't disappear.

Other phrases about:

like a cat on hot bricks

To be very anxious

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
go soak your head

Said to someone who makes you feel frustrated or annoyed

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

Grammar and Usage of Pull (one's) hair out

Verb Forms

  • pulled (one's) hair out
  • pulling (one's) hair out

The verb "pull" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Pull (one's) hair out

This phrase was recorded as far back as Anglo Saxon times. pre-1066.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .
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that's my story and I'm sticking to it

A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate

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Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
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