blow your stack

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blow (one's) stack

To become very angry, often quickly. Oh man, dad is going to blow his stack when he sees that I wrecked his car!
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blow your stack

mainly AMERICAN, INFORMAL
If you blow your stack, you become very angry with someone and shout at them. My father really blew his stack when I told him. Now, whenever I feel like I'm going to scream or blow my stack or punch the wall, I head for my quiet place.
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They were, as my dad would say, "spicy enough to blow your stack off'' but strangely moreish as everyone tried to covet the bowl.
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We did have a bit of luck in Heat 14 with Filip Sitera stopping, but when you see a decision like we had in Heat 15 it's no wonder you blow your stack.
BEES BOSS BLASTS 'A SHOCKING DECISION'
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