Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
foam-at-the-mouth
idiom
/foʊm æt ðə maʊθ/
Definition
To have excessive saliva or foam around the mouth, often used to describe extreme anger or agitation.
Examples
- He was foaming at the mouth when he heard the unfair news.
- During the debate, she was practically foaming at the mouth with anger.
Meaning
The expression describes a situation where someone is so intensely upset or furious that it seems as if they might start foaming at the mouth, illustrating an uncontrolled emotional state.
Synonyms
- raging
- fuming
- seething
