froths at the mouth
Shows extreme agitation
To froth at the mouth is literally to produce foam at the lips, as in rabies or seizures.
Figuratively, it describes someone in a state of extreme rage or agitation: He was frothing at the mouth about the new regulations.
The image suggests loss of control, like a rabid animal.
- rabiesFatal bite-transmitted encephalitis
- foamingProducing froth or bubbles
- seizuresInvoluntary convulsions or takings
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- rageIntense, violent anger
blind rage · wild animals · fury · poisoning · biting · mania · encephalitis · apoplectic · hysteria · losing it · salivation · hyperventilation · mad dog · mad as a hatter · agitation · worked up · drooling · spasms
froths at the mouthkeeps one's cool
Remains calm despite provocation
unflappable · serene · placid · tranquil · even-keeled
froths at the mouthrolls with the punches
Accepts difficulties gracefully
measured response · water off a duck's back · unbothered · indifferent · apathetic
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