Pop someone's cork In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "pop someone's cork", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong calendar 2021-06-25 02:06

Meaning of Pop someone's cork (redirected from pop (one's) cork )

Synonyms:

blow one's cool , hit the roof/ceiling , lose one's rag , blow one’s top , blow one's lid , lose one's temper

Pop (one's) cork American slang

The verb "blow" can substitute for the verb "pop".

If a person "pops his/her cork", he/she becomes enraged,  loses their patience, and goes crazy.

You know what? I tried my best to constrain my anger but at last I suddenly popped my cork.

I'm usually a calm person, however, when I drive my car, I find myself easily popping my cork at the slightest inconvenience.

Max popped his cork and shouted angrily at Lizzy. He was not a gentleman at all.

Grammar and Usage of Pop (one's) cork

Verb Forms

  • to pop (one's) cork
  • pops (one's) cork
  • popping (one's) cork
  • popped (one's) cork

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

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