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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A metal public phone box is bent out of shape, its sign dangling as it probably has for years.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025
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
People get bent out of shape, but it’s fine; it’s my job.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2019
Father was still all bent out of shape over yesterday’s events.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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