pull one's hair out

English

Verb

pull one's hair out (third-person singular simple present pulls one's hair out, present participle pulling one's hair out, simple past and past participle pulled one's hair out)

1. Alternative form of tear one's hair out
   • 2014, Steven Kaufman, The Garbageman's Guide to Life: How to Get Out of the Dumps: Eight Steps to Clear Your Mind and Jumpstart Your Life, Morgan James Publishing, →ISBN, page 25:

     I can't tell you how many times I want to pull my hair out when I'm on my route.

   • 2019, Kristin Berry, Honestly Adoption: Answers to 101 Questions About Adoption and Foster Care, Harvest House Publishers, →ISBN, page 162:

     She argues over everything, and I do mean everything. If I say the sky is blue, she says the sky is light blue with white and gray clouds. I'm going to pull my hair out!