Feeling all twisted with rage? You might just be bent out of shape! This evocative expression, drawing parallels between your temper and a warped object, appeared in the 1960s and has been distorting moods ever since.
Related Terms
- Hot under the collar: Intensely annoyed.
- Seeing red: Extremely angry.
- Flipped out: Lost composure, often due to surprise or anger.
- Ticked off: Annoyed and peeved.
- Fuming: Visibly angry.
Synonyms
- Irate
- Livid
- Furious
- Exasperated
Antonyms
- Calm
- Serene
- Composed
- Unruffled
Humorous Quote 🌟
“I got so bent out of shape, I thought I’d need a chiropractor.” – Anonymous
Proverb
- “Anger is a wind which blows out the lamp of the mind.” – Robert Green Ingersoll
Literary References 📚
- “Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë: Catherine’s intense, passionate emotions often leave her quite literally “bent out of shape”.
- “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger: Holden Caulfield frequently gets bent out of shape with the phoniness and presumptions of the adult world.
Movies to Watch 🎬
- “Inside Out” (2015): Explore the emotion Anger and how getting bent out of shape can upset the whole mood control system.
- “Anger Management” (2003): Join Adam Sandler as he learns to manage his fury in a hilarious comedy.
🏆 Inspirational Signing Off Thought In a world full of round holes, don’t let yourself get bent out of shape! Embrace your quirks and remember that it’s okay to let off steam; just find your way back to being your best self.
L. V. Laughlin – Journey through the quirks of language!
### Which of these phrases means to be very angry?
- [x] Bent out of shape
- [ ] Laughing like a hyena
- [ ] Floating on air
- [ ] Painting the town red
> **Explanation:** "Bent out of shape" means to be very upset or angry, unlike laughing or floating, both of which suggest joy.
### Which is an antonym of "bent out of shape"?
- [ ] Exasperated
- [x] Calm
- [ ] Furious
- [ ] Livid
> **Explanation:** "Calm" is an antonym, denoting a state of tranquility, while the other options signify varying degrees of anger.
