Blow your stack
The phrase "blow your stack" is an idiomatic expression that means to suddenly lose one's temper or become extremely angry, often resulting in an outburst or eruption of anger. It refers to the image of a pressure cooker or steam engine reaching its maximum pressure and releasing steam or exploding.
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