Silent Generation · 1928–1945 · Reaction flip your lid
Flip your lid
To lose one’s temper, go wild or become extremely excited.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“Lose control”
THE VIBEMid-century cool and expressive
USE IT INMid-century conversation and pop culture
USE IT LIKE THIS
“Dad will flip his lid when he sees the dent.”
WORD ORIGIN
Associated with mid-20th-century American speech, youth culture and popular entertainment.