bent out of shape
Idioms-
Infuriated, annoyed, as in Don't let Paul get you bent out of shape—calm down .
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Shocked, astonished, as in That conservative audience was bent out of shape by his speech . [ Slang ; second half of 1900s] Also see in good condition (shape) .
Example Sentences
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When the picture returns a blade of the drone's propeller at the back of the aircraft can be seen bent out of shape.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2023
Among them is that the pans in his restaurant — like in most professional kitchens — get so banged up and bent out of shape that they may not even work on an induction cooktop.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2021
It’s a rusty piece of iron, bent out of shape.
From New York Times • May 26, 2021
“When he got bent out of shape, he would act on it in a direct manner.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2020
“What are you all bent out of shape about?”
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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