make one's blood boil
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British pronunciation/mˌeɪk wˈɒnz blˈʌd bˈɔɪl/
American pronunciation/mˌeɪk wˈʌnz blˈʌd bˈɔɪl/
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fare arrabbiare qualcuno molto

to cause someone to become extremely angry
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to [make] {one's} blood boil definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "make one's blood boil" and when to use it?

The phrase "make one's blood boil" has its origins in the ancient belief that the body's humors, including the blood, were responsible for emotions and temperaments. This concept dates back to ancient Greek and Roman medicine, which posited that an imbalance in the humors could lead to various emotional states. It can be used in conversations, debates, or written pieces to emphasize the profound emotional impact of a particular event or circumstance.

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Hearing about the company's disregard for worker safety regulations made his blood boil, prompting him to take action and advocate for change.
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