blows one's lid
Explodes in anger
To blow one's lid is to lose one's temper suddenly and explosively, like steam pressure blowing the top off a container: When he saw the dent in his car, he blew his lid.
The expression suggests anger that can no longer be contained.
Also *blow one's top*, *blow one's stack*, *flip one's lid*.
- lose one's coolBecome visibly upset
- lose one's temperReact with sudden anger
- shoutingVocally projecting loudly
- hit the roofBecome extremely angry suddenly
- hit the ceilingLose one's temper suddenly
go through the roof · see red · stomping · fury · fly off the handle · fly into a rage · throw a fit · rage · go ballistic · have a meltdown · clenched fists · indignation · wrath · flip out · come unglued · boiling point · irritation · exasperation
blows one's lidkeeps one's cool
Remains calm despite provocation
keeps it together · holds it together · keeps a cool head · bites one's tongue · rolls with the punches
blows one's lidchills out
Becomes calm and relaxed
mellows out · calms down · cools off · unwinds · relaxes