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Aus der Haut fahren

To fly off the handle, to lose one's temper, to be extremely angry

In German

Aus der Haut fahren

ows der HOWT FAH-ren

Literal Translation

To drive out of one's skin

Meaning

To fly off the handle, to lose one's temper, to be extremely angry.

Equivalent:"To fly off the handle; To lose one's temper"

Example Sentences

1
Wenn er so etwas hört, fährt er sofort aus der Haut.
When he hears something like that, he immediately flies off the handle.
2
Versuche, ihn nicht aus der Haut fahren zu lassen.
Try not to make him fly off the handle.

FAQ

How do you say "To fly off the handle, to lose one's temper, to be extremely angry" in German?

"To fly off the handle, to lose one's temper, to be extremely angry" in German is "Aus der Haut fahren" (ows der HOWT FAH-ren). Example: Wenn er so etwas hört, fährt er sofort aus der Haut..

To have a hangover

Einen Kater haben

AY-nen KAH-ter HAH-ben

To tighten one's belt, to economize, to live more frugally

Den Gürtel enger schnallen

den GUER-tel ENG-er SHNAH-len

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth, don't criticize a gift

Einem geschenkten Gaul schaut man nicht ins Maul

AY-nem ge-SHENK-ten GAUL SHOUT man nisht ins MAUL

Something is old news, water under the bridge, irrelevant past event

Etwas ist Schnee von gestern

ET-vas ist SHNEY fon GESS-tern