Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-a-gasket
idiom
/bloʊ ə ˈɡæskɪt/
Definition
To become extremely angry or furious, often losing control over one’s emotions.
Examples
- When he found out he was being blamed for the mistake, he nearly blew a gasket.
- She tends to blow a gasket whenever someone interrupts her during a meeting.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe someone who reacts with intense anger, similar to a car engine that overheats and causes a gasket to blow, leading to a breakdown.
Synonyms
- lose one’s temper
- explode
- fly off the handle
