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Going spare
Used when someone is overwhelmed by frustration or anger.
Literal Meaning
To be in a state of being additional or extra; to be available as surplus
Actual Meaning
Getting very angry or frustrated
Examples in Context

'She's going spare about the mess.' (Translation: She's very angry)

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  • 1About anger
  • 2Frustration
  • 3British expression
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