Blow your top

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verb phrase

To become very angry, often losing control of oneself.

He blew his top when he found out his car had been towed.
Visual representation of "blow your top" - To become very angry, often losing control of oneself.

Often appears as...

  • about to blow your top
  • blow your top off

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "blow your top"
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Emotional Intensity

Use 'blow your top' to express strong, uncontrollable anger, not mild irritation.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
She blew her top when the flight got canceled again.
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Informal Context

'Blow your top' is informal and best used in casual conversations or expressive writing.

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My dad's going to blow his top if we come home past curfew.
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Visual Imagery

The phrase creates an image of a volcano erupting, linked to explosive anger.

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Watch out, he's about to blow his top over the lost package!
Visual representation of the word "Blow your top"

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