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tear (one's) hair out tear (one's) hair outTo be extremely anxious, worried, frustrated, or stressed out about something. We've been tearing our hair out trying to figure out what's causing the server outages. The kids have been out of control all morning long—they've got me tearing my hair out!See also: hair, out, teartear one's hair (out)Fig. to be anxious, frustrated, or angry. I was so nervous, I was about to tear my hair. I had better get home. My parents will be tearing their hair out.See also: hair, teartear your hair out act with or show extreme desperation. informal 1991 Jill Churchill A Farewell to Yarns Someplace people were having nervous breakdowns and tearing their hair out in a desperate effort to please Phyllis. See also: hair, out, teartear your ˈhair (out) (informal) be very worried or angry: Why are you so late home? Your mother and I have been tearing our hair out wondering where you were!See also: hair, tear tear (one's) hair To be greatly upset or distressed.See also: hair, tear |