bent out of shape
Example Sentences
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A metal public phone box is bent out of shape, its sign dangling as it probably has for years.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025
It’s a rusty piece of iron, bent out of shape.
From New York Times • May 26, 2021
“When he got bent out of shape, he would act on it in a direct manner.”
From Washington Post • Apr. 9, 2020
People get bent out of shape, but it’s fine; it’s my job.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2019
“What are you all bent out of shape about?”
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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