blow a fuse

blow a fuse or blow a gasket or blow one's top or blow one's stack  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words.

When Mr. McCarthy's son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse.

When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent to the showers.

Syn.: BLOW UP (1b), FLIP ONE'S LID, LOSE ONE'S TEMPER.

Compare: BLOW OFF STEAM (2).