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burst/bust a blood vessel

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burst/bust a blood vessel (informal)
1. to use a lot of effort doing something. I'd like the designs as soon as possible, but don't bust a blood vessel!
2. to become very angry and start shouting. He nearly burst a blood vessel when he heard what they'd done to his car.
See also: blood, burst, bust, vessel


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