blow one's top
Explode in anger
To blow one's top is to lose one's temper suddenly and explosively: When he saw the dent in his car, he blew his top.
The image suggests pressure building until it erupts violently, like a volcano or overheated container.
The phrase is informal and slightly dated, with blow a fuse and lose it serving as near equivalents.
- hit the roofBecome extremely angry suddenly
- go ballisticLose temper violently
- see redBecome intensely angry
- lose itSuccumb to overwhelming emotion
- fly off the handleLose temper suddenly
go through the roof · fly into a rage · shout · yell · throw a fit · throw a tantrum · explode · rage · flip out · go off the deep end · scream · annoyance · fury · hit the ceiling · hit the wall · wrath · frustration · slam doors
blow one's topkeep one's cool
Maintain emotional control
stay calm · hold one's tongue · bite one's tongue · count to ten · keep it together
blow one's topchill out
Become calm and relaxed
relax · unwind · decompress · simmer down · cool off
blow one's topgrin and bear it
Endure hardship without complaint
turn the other cheek · let it go · shrug it off · brush it off · roll with the punches
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