to freak out meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to freak out" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Freaking out may cause high blood pressure.
 

Answer 2

Idiom Usage:

This idiom is very informal.
Often in the imperative form:

"Don't freak out!"
 

There are two main categories of freaking out:
"Good" freaking out - due to excitement or happiness "Bad" freaking out - due to anger, upset or distress

Answer 3

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Richard is running around his home office one Monday morning.  He is becoming more and more agitated as he wonders to himself how he became so busy since he retired.  Richard is trying to make his schedule for the coming week.  Richard volunteers for three different charities.  He also edits a writing publication and Richard has taken on the roll of Chief Returning Officer for the upcoming federal election.  This job requires him to work twelve hours a day every day.  Richard starts throwing papers around and pounding his fists on the desk.  Finally, he just sits at his desk shaking his head and muttering to himself.

It is safe to say that Richard is freaking out due to the pressure of his commitments.

 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 1:

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After a two year relationship, Steve has told Barbara that he is gay.  Barbara becomes very upset and starts yelling and screaming incoherently at Steve.  She tells him to get out of their apartment and never come back.  Barbara then begins to gather up Steve's possessions and belongings and proceeds to throw them, one by one, out the window of their apartment.  Barbara is crying.

Would you say that Barbara is freaking out?

Answer 5

Idiom Definition:

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"to freak out"

to become very angry, upset or excited to the point of irrational actions and behaviors
 
 

Synonyms:
ballistic, bark, berserk, blow, composure, crack, erupt, flare, flash, freak, fume, haywire, lash, nuts, rail, rant, retort, scream, snarl, snap, storm, temper, vent, yell
This man is freaking out about his damaged car. - - - - ->