hit a gear
To be very upset with someone and react in a violent tone with arms flailing and occasionaly throwing close by objects or your fists at the person you are upset with.
(sil) my father hit a gear and threw the wicker table
i hit a gear on my little brother
(mc) he said something stupid so i hit a gear
i hit a gear on my little brother
(mc) he said something stupid so i hit a gear