tear one's hair out

The phrase "tear one's hair out" is an idiom that means to be extremely upset, frustrated, or overwhelmed by a situation or problem. It implies a level of emotional distress that might lead someone to grab and pull at their own hair in frustration. It is often used figuratively to express one's high level of stress, exasperation, or desperation.


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