Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

have steam coming out of your ears

idiom

/hæv stiːm ˈkʌmɪŋ aʊt əv jɔːr ɪrz/

Definition

To be extremely angry or frustrated.

Examples

After failing the exam for the third time, she was so mad that she looked like she had steam coming out of her ears.
When he heard the unfair decision, you could see steam coming out of his ears.

Meaning

This expression describes a state of intense anger, to the point where someone might feel like they are about to blow up like a teapot. It conveys a sense of being overwhelmed with irritation or annoyance.