fly into a rage . fly into a rage or temper {v. phr.} To become very angry. By the time we mention the name of her ex-husband, she flies into a rage. Categories: add yours time {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss