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Definition
To be furious or raging mad.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Visualizing steam rising from the head captures the intensity of sudden, explosive anger. It is used to describe a state of being visibly or uncontrollably enraged, often in response to someone else's frustrating behavior. Unlike simply saying someone is angry, this idiom emphasizes the heat and outward manifestation of the emotion.
Examples
Seeing her son not studying again, she was absolutely furious.
Related words
Common phrases
so angry that steam comes out of one's head
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a long-term grudge or a cold, calculated anger. It specifically refers to a momentary spike in temper where one feels like they might explode.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
