Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-blow-your-top
idiom
/tə ˈbloʊ jʊr tɑp/
Definition
To become very angry or lose one’s temper suddenly.
Examples
- When she heard about the unfair treatment, she was about to blow her top.
- He usually stays calm, but after that comment, I thought he would blow his top.
- After waiting for hours, he finally blew his top at the customer service representative.
Meaning
This phrase describes a sudden outburst of anger, often in response to a frustrating situation.
Synonyms
- lose one’s temper
- get angry
- fly off the handle
