fit to be tied

to be extremely upset, angry, and/or agitated.
(Common American Idiom)

He bought a ticket for that specific flight, so therefore he was really fit to be tied after the airline agent refused to issue him a boarding pass.

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fit to be tied

very angry, furious

My teacher was fit to be tied when my classmate said She didn't know the answer.

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