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to do one's block
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(Australian) to become enraged or extremely angry
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What does "to do one's block" mean in Australian slang?
In Australian slang, "to do one's block" means to become extremely angry or enraged, often suddenly and visibly losing control of one's temper. It is used in informal Australian English in everyday conversation to describe strong emotional outbursts, especially when someone reacts aggressively to frustration or bad news. The phrase became established in Australian slang in the 20th century, likely drawing on "block" as a slang term for the head or mind, so the expression originally implied "losing one's head" in a figurative sense.
Examples
He does his block whenever someone touches his stuff.
