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[blow a fuse]
or [blow a gasket] or [blow one's top] or [blow one's stack] {v. phr.}, {slang}
To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words.
When Mr. McCarthy's son
got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse.
When the umpire called Joe
out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent to the showers.
Syn.: BLOW UP (1b),
FLIP ONE'S LID, LOSE ONE'S TEMPER. Compare: BLOW OFF
STEAM (2).
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