fur fly

phrase

informal

—used to say that someone becomes very angry or upset

When she finds out about your mistake, fur will fly.

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“Fur fly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/fur%20fly. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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