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flip out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌflɪp ˈaʊt/

flip out means: To suddenly become very angry or upset and lose control of how you behave.

verb

LOSE CONTROLB2

To suddenly become very angry or upset and lose control of how you behave.

  • Please do not flip out.
  • Dad flipped out when he saw the broken window.
  • She flips out over every small mistake.

How to use it: flip out over something (He flipped out over the missing tickets.); flip out when… (She flipped out when her phone stopped working.)

Similar words: freak out, lose it, lose your temper

Common phrases: flip out over something, flip out at someone, flip out completely

GET VERY EXCITEDB2

To become extremely happy or excited and show it strongly.

  • The fans flipped out.
  • She flipped out when she saw her birthday gift.
  • He will flip out over these concert tickets.

How to use it: flip out over something (The children flipped out over the surprise trip.); flip out when… (The audience flipped out when the singer appeared.)

Similar words: go wild, go crazy

Common phrases: flip out with excitement, flip out over something, flip out completely

Questions about flip out

What does flip out mean?

To suddenly become very angry or upset and lose control of how you behave.

What is flip out in other languages?

Türkçe: çıldırmak · Español: perder los estribos · Français: péter les plombs · Deutsch: ausrasten · Italiano: dare di matto · 日本語: 取り乱す

How do you pronounce flip out?

It is pronounced /ˌflɪp ˈaʊt/.

How do you use flip out in a sentence?

Please do not flip out. Dad flipped out when he saw the broken window.

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