Where did the phrase "don't fly off the handle" come from?

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Where did the phrase "don't fly off the handle" come from?

2006-10-14 10:19:16 · 4 answers · asked by lotsofhead 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation

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My MOM!!

2006-10-14 10:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by happy1here♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

When a tool head(like the metal part of an axe) flys off the handle, it is not planned, but spontaneous. This term refers to people who act without thinks about the possible consequences.

2006-10-14 10:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

maybe from witches riding on broomsticks, flying off the handle of the broomstick when they get mad???

2006-10-14 10:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

SOME IDIOT WHO DID

2006-10-14 10:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋