blow one's stack
Explode in anger
To blow one's stack is to lose one's temper suddenly and explosively.
The image is of steam building up pressure until it blows the top off: When he saw the dent in his car, he blew his stack.
The expression is informal and suggests an outburst that may be disproportionate to the provocation.
- lose itSuccumb to overwhelming emotion
- lose one's coolBecome visibly upset
- yellSpeak very loudly
- fly off the handleLose temper suddenly
- hit the roofBecome extremely angry suddenly
hit the ceiling · go through the roof · throw a fit · have a meltdown · rage · go ballistic · fly into a rage · fury · see red · indignation · scream · wrath · flip out · have a cow · shout · storm off · exasperation · slam doors
blow one's stackkeep one's cool
Maintain emotional control
stay calm · hold it together · maintain · bite one's tongue · hold one's tongue
blow one's stackchill out
Become calm and relaxed
mellow out · simmer down · stay cool · cool down · decompress
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