gasket Idiom, Proverb
blow a gasket
Idiom(s): blow a gasket AND blow a fuse; blow one's cork; blow one's top; blow one's stackTheme: ANGER - RELEASE
to become very angry; to lose one's temper. (Slang.)
• I was so mad I almost blew a gasket.
• I've never heard such a thing. I'm going to blow a fuse.
• I blew my cork when he hit me.
• I was so mad I could have blown my top.
• I makes me so mad I could blow my stack.
blow a fuse|blow|blow a gasket|blow one's stack|bl
v. phr., slang To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words. When Mr. McCarthy's son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent to the showers.Synonym: BLOW UP(1b), FLIP ONE'S LID, LOSE ONE'S TEMPER.
Compare: BLOW OFF STEAM2.
gasket
gasketsee under blow a fuse.
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