General
fit to be tied
What does fit to be tied mean?
Extremely upset or furious, as if needing to be tied down.
"Daddy was fit to be tied when the car wouldn't start."
Origin
American idiom; the image is of anger so great the person must be physically restrained.
Frequently asked questions
What does "fit to be tied" mean?
It means so angry or upset that one ought to be restrained—extremely furious.
How do you use "fit to be tied"?
Use it to describe intense anger, as in "Daddy was fit to be tied when the car wouldn't start."
Where does "fit to be tied" come from?
It's an American idiom; the image is of anger so great the person must be physically restrained.
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