Fit to be tied Meaning in English
expression
FIT-tuh-bee-TYD
FIT-too-bee-TYD
Definition
Extremely angry or upset, so much that you feel out of control. This phrase suggests someone is so angry they could lose their temper completely.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic phrase. It’s usually used about someone else, not yourself. Common in spoken American English. Used for strong irritation, not mild annoyance. Can sound humorous if exaggerated.
Spanish: muy enfadado - furioso - fuera de síPortuguese (BR): irritado ao extremo - quase explodindo de raivaPortuguese (PT): zangado ao ponto de explodir - furiosoChinese (Simplified): 气得发疯 - 怒不可遏Chinese (Traditional): 氣得發狂 - 怒不可遏Hindi: बहुत गुस्से में - क्रोधितArabic: غاضب جداً - في قمة الغضبBengali: ভীষণ রেগে যাওয়া - দারুণ ক্ষিপ্তRussian: вне себя от злости - злой до пределаJapanese: 激怒している - 怒りが爆発しそうVietnamese: giận điên lên - tức phát điênKorean: 몹시 화가 난 - 격분한Turkish: çileden çıkmış - çok öfkeliUrdu: شدید غصے میں - غصے سے پاگلIndonesian: marah sekali - sangat murka
Example Sentences
My dad was fit to be tied when I broke the window.
basic
The teacher was fit to be tied after the class got so noisy.
basic
She was fit to be tied over the lost keys.
basic
You should have seen him — he was fit to be tied when he found out.
natural
After waiting an hour for his food, Mark was fit to be tied.
natural
By the time she got the bill, she was already fit to be tied.
natural