Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to make someone's blood boil

idiomatic expression
/tə meɪk ˈsʌm.wənz blʌd bɔɪl/
Definition
To make someone extremely angry or furious.
Examples
  • His rude comments really made her blood boil.
  • When she saw the poor treatment of animals, it made her blood boil.
  • The unfair decision by the judge made everyone’s blood boil.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone becomes very upset or irritated, often in response to something that is perceived as unfair or offensive.
Synonyms
  • enrage
  • infuriate
  • fume
  • incense