
Bite/snap somebody’s head off
Emotional Intensity
The phrase conveys strong annoyance; use it to describe an overreaction rather than a calm reply.
When he forgot to call her, she bit his head off.
Informal Speech
It's colloquial and best used in casual conversations, not formal situations.
If you ask about his ex, he might snap your head off.
Not Literal
This is a metaphorical expression meaning no physical harm is done; it's about verbal reaction.
Don't worry, she didn't actually bite my head off—it was just a figure of speech.