English / idiom
Mad as a Hornet
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Extremely angry, aggressive, and ready to retaliate.
In context
01
When the underdog boxer heard the champion mocking his hometown, he became mad as a hornet and dominated the ring.
02
The coach was mad as a hornet after the referee made an unfair call that nearly crushed their comeback.
Synonyms
furious,enraged,fuming
Antonyms
calm,tranquil,composed
Collocations
get mad as a hornet,look mad as a hornet,leave someone mad as a hornet