Definition
一怒之下 is a fixed phrase (成语) meaning 'in a fit of anger' or 'overcome by rage'. It is used to describe an impulsive action taken directly because of a sudden burst of anger. The structure is "一怒之下 + [verb phrase]", where the verb phrase states what the person did while angry. It is not a literal description of anger but emphasizes the immediate consequence triggered by the emotion.
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in a fit of angerin a rageovercome by rage (and act impulsively)
Examples
- 。Tā yí nù zhī xià bǎ shǒujī shuāi le.In a fit of anger, he smashed his phone.
- 。Lǎobǎn yí nù zhī xià kāichú le nà ge yuángōng.The boss fired that employee in a fit of rage.
- ，。Tā yí nù zhī xià líkāi le jiā, qù le wàidì.She left home in a fit of anger and went to another city.
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