idioms using “flip”

Flip out

Become very angry

“The office manager flipped out when he saw how expensive the office party was.”

Flip

To buy and then sell quickly for a profit

“Many investors made money flipping houses before the housing market downturn.”

Flip flop

To change one’s mind from one extreme to another

“Takeda-san was completely against buying a new car, but has now done a flip flop since car prices have fallen.”

Flip for

To become completely enamoured with

“Kazuo-san has really flipped for the new receptionist and wants to ask her for a date.”

Flip one’s lid

To have an angry outburst

“Matsumoto-san flipped his lid when his daughter came home with bad marks from school.”