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to bite one's head off
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to angrily reply or react to someone
What is the origin of the idiom "bite one's head off" and when to use it?
The idiom "bite one's head off" is rooted in the imagery of an aggressive animal, like a dog, biting or snapping at someone's head. It emerged as a figurative expression to describe a sharp, irritable, or hostile response from an individual, often in the form of an aggressive reply.
Example
Recognizing the tension in the room, Tom hesitated to ask a question, fearing that his boss would snap his head off.
When John innocently inquired about the deadline, his boss bit his head off, expressing frustration with the tight schedule.
