flipped out

UK
/flɪpt aʊt/
US
/flɪpt aʊt/

Translations

flip outverb

flipped out

Past Simple

flipped out
Past Simple
flipped out
Past Participle
flipping out
Gerund
UK
/flɪp aʊt/
US
/flɪp aʊt/
péter les plombsFamilier ; exprime une perte de contrôle soudaine sous l'effet de la colère, du stress ou de l'agitation.
She flipped out when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
Elle a pété les plombs quand elle a vu la fête surprise que ses amis avaient organisée.
Additional translations
perdre les pédalesFamilier ; plus neutre que « péter les plombs », pour une réaction de panique, de colère ou de forte agitation.
Synonyms
lose control
get upset
blow up
go crazy
freak out

Definitions

flip outverb
To become very excited or angry, often suddenly.
She flipped out when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
To lose control or become very agitated.
He flipped out when he realized he had lost his wallet.