Have steam coming out of (one's) ears In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "have steam coming out of (one's) ears", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-09-02 11:09

Meaning of Have steam coming out of (one's) ears

Synonyms:

Go Off The Deep End , to fly off the handle , hit the roof/ceiling , hit the ceiling , lose your temper (with) , lose one cool

Have steam coming out of (one's) ears American British verb phrase

To be extremely angry
 

The boss has had steam coming out of his ears in light of the failure of the marketing campaign.

Mom was having steam coming out of her ears when my brother made a mess in the bathroom.

I had steam coming out of my ears given the trick of my friend about the imminent arrival to Hawaii.

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 Have steam coming out of (one's) ears

Noun Forms

  • have steam coming out of (one's) ears
  • has steam coming out of (one's) ears
  • had steam coming out of (one's) ears
  • having steam coming out of (one's) ears

The verb "have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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