idioms, meaning "get angry"

[Tdol]

I heard someone say this once in the early 90s.

But we do you have kittens, in BrE at least, though for worrying/nerves.

[SanMar]

But we do you have kittens, in BrE at least, though for worrying/nerves.

I'm sorry perhaps I don't quite follow.

Don't have kittens = Don't worry
Why this should sound so much funnier and sillier than don't have a cow is illogical but still.

I'm having kittens? Does this mean I am worried because I would be.

Isn't language fun!

Not a teacher.

[Mr_Ben]

to get pissed off / ticked off / cheesed off (these are AmE, bear in mind that pissed means drunk in BrE)
to lose the plot
to fly into a rage
to throw a tanty (diminutive for tantrum so it's condescending)
to blow up
someone's blood started to boil
the red mist descended

Other than the first line, I think they're rather more British than American expressions.

[KJM85]

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[5jj]

to get pissed off / ticked off / cheesed off (these are AmE, bear in mind that pissed means drunk in BrE)

True, but if you are 'pissed off', you are angry or frustrated in BrE, too.

[JMurray]

In Aust/NZ English to "get shirty" means to get annoyed or angry, while "keep your shirt on" means "don't get angry", "calm down".
But to "lose one's shirt" means to lose all your money, usually through gambling.
Also:
pissed = drunk
pissed off = angry/annoyed

Others:
"spit the dummy"
"spitting chips"
"chuck a wobbly"
"chuck a spaz"


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