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ABC News Australia Publishes Wordage Quiz on Anger Expressions
WHY IT MATTERS
It shows how simple word choices can help manage emotions and promote calmer communication in daily life.
What happened
ABC News Australia released a light‑hearted wordage quiz titled "It's time to get angry," prompting readers to consider common anger‑related phrases such as "chuck a tantrum," "spit the dummy," and "see red." The quiz encourages a calmer alternative, suggesting the use of "chillax" to temper frustration.
The piece offers a playful way for audiences to explore everyday language and reflect on how word choice can influence emotional tone.
By highlighting these expressions, the quiz invites readers to think about the impact of their words in everyday interactions.
PRIMARY SOURCES
ABC Wordage quiz: It's time to get angry
ABC News Australia · Lincoln Archer · Discovery only; ABC copyright terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Oct 17, 2026, 10:15 PM
- Revision 2 · Source update detected · Oct 17, 2026, 10:15 PM