IdiomThe Absurd
English
Englishblow a gasket
Meaning: To lose one's temper completely.
Example: “Dad blew a gasket when he saw the phone bill.”
Origin: A gasket is a seal in an engine; when it fails under pressure, the engine overheats. The figurative use dates from the mid-20th century, in American English.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Péter une durite Literally: To burst a hose- French: Péter les plombs Literally: To blow the fuses
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