blows a fuse
Snaps in anger
To blow a fuse is to lose one's temper suddenly and explosively: When he saw the dent in his car, he blew a fuse.
The expression comes from electrical fuses that burn out when overloaded, cutting power to prevent damage.
The metaphor captures how anger can short-circuit composure.
Also *blows a gasket*.
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- electrical faultDefect in wiring
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- fitProper or healthy
throws a fit · rage · wrath · sees red · outburst · hits the roof · exasperation · loses it · flies off the handle · snaps · anger · frustration · power surge · power outage · fury · overload · meltdown · blowup
- losing itloses it, snaps, freaks out, flips out, goes crazy
blows a fusekeeps one's cool
Remains calm despite provocation
holds it together · bites one's tongue · rolls with the punches · grin and bear it · sucks it up
blows a fusechills out
Becomes calm and relaxed
mellows out · relaxes · unwinds · cools down · calms down
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