Blow a fuse

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verb

To become very angry.

If I come home late again, my dad is going to blow a fuse.
Visual representation of "blow a fuse" - To become very angry

Often appears as...

  • blow a fuse over something
  • blow a fuse when...

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Emotional Intensity

Indicates extreme anger, often used for sudden outbursts, not mild irritation.

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He'll blow a fuse if you scratch his car.
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Informal Context

Used mostly in casual speech and informal writing, not in formal documents.

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My coach blew a fuse when we lost the game.
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Not Literal

Understand it's a metaphor for anger, not someone actually damaging electrical equipment.

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Mom blew a fuse when I failed my math test.
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