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The idiom "bent out of shape" likely originated in the early 20th century and is believed to refer to physical objects becoming misshapen or distorted due to stress or pressure. This metaphorical use implies that someone is emotionally or mentally distorted or upset due to a situation. It captures the idea of being overly agitated or worked up about something, much like a warped object that no longer functions properly.
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What does the idiom get out of bent mean?
It is bent out of shape. It means that someting isn't what it should be. A person bent out of shape is reacting badly to a situation.
How did the idiom bent out of shape catch on?
Idioms "catch on" because they are colorful ways of communicating.
What is the origin of the idiom-bent out of shape?
I don't know if he coined the term, but Dylan used the phrase "bent out of shape by society's pliers" in the song "It's all right, Ma, I'm only bleeding" on the 1965 (?) album "Bringin' it all back home."
What is the meaning of the idiom iron will?
It cannot be bent or broken.
What molecule or ions has a bent shape?
OF2 has a bent shape.
When was Bent Out of Shape created?
Bent Out of Shape was created in 1983-05.
What shape is O3?
Bent shape
Does the water molecule have a bent or straight shape?
bent
What is the shape of SeCl2?
The shape of SeCl2 is "bent."
What general shape do water molecules have?
Water molecules have a bent or V-shape due to the repulsion between the lone pairs of electrons on the oxygen atom.
What general shape do molecules have?
The general shape is "bent".
What does Bent out of shape mean?
It means out of sorts, in a bad mood. The image is of you being bent out of your normal shape or mood.
