WAEC English Language 2015 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

One hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

A. changed his decision
B. ran away
C. felt very disappointed
D. became very angryCorrect

Explanation

'Fly off the handle' is an idiom meaning to lose one's temper suddenly and unexpectedly.

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