Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“Driving in LA, I discovered I have a lot of road rage. I get crazy.”
- Actress and comedian Amy Poehler on her anger issues on the freeway. (Us Weekly)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
uncontrolled anger or angry behavior by drivers
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
The actress Amy Poehler is used to making people laugh in movies like Baby Mama. But when she’s behind the wheel, it’s a different story.
Amy says that she has road rage. If you ever see her in a car, it would be best to stay out of her way.
Driving can sometimes be a frustrating experience, especially if there is a lot of traffic, or if you’re surrounded by bad drivers. Some drivers turn their frustration into road rage. They yell, honk, or make rude gestures at other drivers.
Road rage is an especially big problem in Los Angeles, where everybody has to drive everywhere because the city is very spread out and connected by freeways. People spend so much time speeding from one place to another, or stuck in traffic, their road rage often gets out of control. Drivers in LA have a reputation for being extra aggressive. So it’s not surprising to learn that Amy didn’t discover her road rage until she moved there.
Have you ever experienced road rage? Is there a lot of traffic in your city?
Examples
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“Sarah is usually a calm and peaceful person, but when she drives she gets road rage.”
“When someone cuts me off it gives me road rage.”
“I hate riding in the car with my dad because he has such bad road rage.”