BLOW A FUSE


Meaning of BLOW A FUSE in English

v. phr. , slang To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy's son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent to the showers.

Synonym: BLOW UP(1b), FLIP ONE'S LID, LOSE ONE'S TEMPER.

Compare: BLOW OFF STEAM 2 .

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