foam at the mouth

• Sehr wütend, rasend oder außer sich vor Zorn sein; wird auch wörtlich für das medizinische Symptom verwendet, bei dem schaumiger Speichel aus dem Mund austritt (z. B. bei Tollwut).

To be extremely angry, furious, or enraged about something; also used literally to describe a medical symptom of frothy saliva coming from the mouth.

1. Be extremely angryC1informal

   To be very angry or furious, often to the point of losing control.

   Vor Wut kochen

   • He was foaming at the mouth when he heard the news.
   • The boss was foaming at the mouth over the missed deadline.
   • She was practically foaming at the mouth with rage.

2. Be very excited or enthusiasticC1informal

   To be extremely eager or enthusiastic about something.

   Vor Begeisterung übersprudeln

   • The fans were foaming at the mouth for the concert tickets.
   • He was foaming at the mouth to try the new video game.
   • The investors were foaming at the mouth for the opportunity.