The phrase "blow one's top" originated in the mid-20th century, likely in American English. The expression uses a metaphorical comparison to the release of pressure from a container, like a pressure cooker or a kettle, when it reaches its boiling point. It can be applied to instances of heated arguments, confrontations, or situations where someone's anger becomes uncontrollable.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

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Definiția și sensul cuvântului „blow one's top/cool” în engleză

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