flip (one's) lid

To throw or toss with a light brisk motion: flipped me the ball; flipped his hair out of his eyes.

To toss in the air, imparting a spin: flip a coin.

1. To turn over or around, especially with a light quick motion: flip over a card; flipped the tape to play the other side.

2. To turn through; leaf: flipped the pages of the report.

To strike quickly or lightly; flick.

To move or act on with a quick motion: flip a switch; flipped open her briefcase.

To turn over: The canoe flipped over in the rapids.

To turn a somersault, especially in the air.

To move in twists and turns: fish flipping about in the net.

To move quickly and lightly; snap: The lid flipped open.

To leaf; browse: flipped through the catalogue.

Slang

1. To go crazy. Often used with out.

2. To react strongly and especially enthusiastically: She flipped over the new car.

The act of flipping, especially:

1. A flick or tap.

2. A short, quick movement: a flip of the wrist.

3. A somersault.

Informal A reversal; a flipflop.

A mixed drink made with any of various alcoholic beverages and often including beaten eggs.