bent

be hell-bent on something/doing something

to be determined to do something, usually something that people think is wrong. Local fans seemed hell-bent on causing as much trouble as possible during the match.

get bent out of shape (American, informal)

to become very angry or upset. It's ok, don't worry about returning the books. I don't get bent out of shape about things like that.

See also: shape

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bent on something

determined to do something. He was bent on quitting that job even though he was making a lot of money.

bent out of shape

very angry or upset. My boss ignored my comments, but I don't feel that it's worth getting all bent out of shape over it.

See also: shape