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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.”