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fit to be tied

British pronunciation/fˈɪt təbi tˈaɪd/
American pronunciation/fˈɪt təbi tˈaɪd/
fit to be tied
[PHRASE]
1

(of a person) severely irritated or enraged

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fit to be tied definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "fit to be tied" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the phrase "fit to be tied" is unclear, but it has been in usage since the early 19th century. The phrase is believed to have derived from the literal act of tying someone up or confining them due to their extreme anger or agitation. The expression is often used when someone feels provoked beyond their tolerance level or when they have encountered a series of frustrating circumstances.

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