bust a blood vessel

bust a blood vessel
burst/bust a blood vessel informal 1. to use a lot of effort doing something.

I'd like the designs as soon as possible, but don't bust a blood vessel!

2. to become very angry and start shouting.

He nearly burst a blood vessel when he heard what they'd done to his car.


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