💥 blow a fuse

Concrete Meaning

To suddenly become extremely angry or visibly lose one's temper.

💬 Context & Examples

Used informally when someone reacts explosively to a frustrating situation or bad news.

"When he saw the damage to his car, he completely blew a fuse."
"Don't tell the boss about the delay yet, she'll blow a fuse."

🧠 Pattern Challenge

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What causes an electrical fuse to blow?

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Too much electrical current overloads the circuit, causing the fuse to literally break to prevent a fire. Metaphorically, an overload of stress causes a person to snap emotionally.