Meaning of snap someone's head off | Babel Free

Definitions

To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.

idiomatic

Examples

“"Pa's awfully cranky," Mrs. Cox said resignedly. "He's always been that way! You cook him corn beef hash—that's the night he wanted pork chops; never give someone corn beef hash when he wants pork chops sometimes he'll snap your head off if you speak."”

“He won't have a pleasant morning, I can tell you! I shall snap his head off every time he speaks to me.”

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