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.

by Gary Dunn May 29, 2006

fit to be tied

very angry, furious

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

by The Return of Light Joker September 17, 2008