(Almost) Burst A Blood Vessel

Synonyms of (almost) burst a blood vessel

• nearly have a stroke
• almost blow a gasket
• on the verge of exploding

Antonyms of (almost) burst a blood vessel

• keep cool
• remain calm
• stay composed

Collocations of (almost) burst a blood vessel

anger

Frequency: 80 %

He almost burst a blood vessel with anger when he heard the news.

frustration

Frequency: 70 %

The constant delays caused him to almost burst a blood vessel out of frustration.

stress

Frequency: 65 %

The pressure of the deadline made her almost burst a blood vessel from stress.

disappointment

Frequency: 50 %

The loss in the final moments of the game almost caused him to burst a blood vessel out of disappointment.

shock

Frequency: 45 %

The sudden news left her in such disbelief that she almost burst a blood vessel from shock.

Idiomatic Expressions for (almost) burst a blood vessel

• Phrase: The boss almost burst a blood vessel when he saw the final sales report.
  Meaning: To react with extreme anger or frustration.
  Usage: Typically used in a humorous or exaggerated way to emphasize someone's strong negative reaction.