BLOW ONE'S COOL Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

blow one's cool

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Definition of blow one's cool

as in anger

to become very angry He blew his cool when the tailgater rear-ended him.

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as in crack

to yield to mental or emotional stress The movie star tolerated the constant attention of the paparazzi, but finally blew her cool when one asked about her recent divorce.

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When everything goes ballistic, the film adopts a pace similar to the rollercoaster Italian ghost films of the 1980s.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
The Wolverines faithful in the crowd went ballistic, knowing how much that basket meant considering what UConn has been able to do in this tournament.

— Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Definition of go ballistic

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The Louisiana State University alum came into the round ahead by two strokes but quickly lost it and went birdie-free for the final 12 holes.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
For a retiree sharing a spare room or a parent listing their college student’s bedroom, hosting can mean the difference between staying in their home and losing it.

— Nathan Blecharczyk, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of lose it

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However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
And the person who flies off the handle potentially will be the loser.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of fly off the handle

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