blow a fuse
phrase
informal
: to become very angry or upset
The boss blew a fuse when the shipment didn't arrive on time.
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“Blow a fuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blow%20a%20fuse. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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