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Region: General | Usage example: That unfair ruling made my blood boil.

Make your blood boil

Meaning

Make someone extremely angry.

Usage

Used for strong indignation.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Humoral theory associating heat with anger.

Appears in 19th-century literature describing rage.