snap someone's head off
Definitions
To suddenly and sharply rebuke or insult a person, especially in response to a harmless remark.
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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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