Blew my lid In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "blew my lid", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-07-06 04:07

Meaning of Blew my lid (redirected from blow (one's) lid )

Synonyms:

go bananas over (something) , hit the roof/ceiling , lose one's temper , to go off the deep end , go into a fury

Blow (one's) lid informal verb phrase

The words "stack" and "top" can substitute for the word "lid". The verb "blow" can be replaced by the verb "flip".

To explode with rage or lose one's temper

I broke my promise of going to the cinema with her at weekend, so she really blew her lid.

I have never seen her blowing her lid before, even raising her voice. She is definitely a calm lady.

My mom would blow her lid if she knew I broke her favorite vase.

Other phrases about:

bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.

to become angry or complain about something unimportant.

Go Off The Deep End

1. Become angry or lose self-control

2. To plunge into the deep part of a pool

shoot daggers at (one)

To look or glare very angrily at someone

Wave a red rag to a bull

A deliberate provocation will surely result in an adverse reaction such as angry and violent actions.

Grammar and Usage of Blow (one's) lid

Verb Forms

to blow (one's) lid
blowing (one's) lid
blows (one's) lid
blew (one's) lid
blown (one's) lid

The verb “blow" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Blow (one's) lid

The expression dates from the early 20th century and derives from the build-up and then forceful release of steam pressure, a common metaphor during the Steam Age in the 19th century.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .