
Blow a fuse
Emotional Intensity
Indicates extreme anger, often used for sudden outbursts, not mild irritation.
He'll blow a fuse if you scratch his car.
Informal Context
Used mostly in casual speech and informal writing, not in formal documents.
My coach blew a fuse when we lost the game.
Not Literal
Understand it's a metaphor for anger, not someone actually damaging electrical equipment.
Mom blew a fuse when I failed my math test.
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