blow a fuse

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck dafür, dass jemand plötzlich sehr wütend wird oder die Beherrschung verliert, oft wegen einer Kleinigkeit.

An informal expression meaning to become extremely angry or lose one's temper suddenly, often over a minor issue.

1. Become very angryB2informal

   To lose one's temper suddenly and explosively.

   In die Luft gehen

   • He blew a fuse when he saw the damage to his car.
   • She blew a fuse after hearing the bad news.
   • Don't blow a fuse over such a small mistake.

2. Electrical failureB1formal

   To cause an electrical fuse to melt or break, cutting off the power supply.

   Durchbrennen

   • The overloaded circuit blew a fuse, and the lights went out.
   • If you plug too many devices in, you might blow a fuse.
   • The repairman replaced the fuse that had blown.