How to Pronounce "blow a fuse"
expression
BLOH-uh-FYOOZ
blOH-uh-FYOOZ
Definition
To become very angry or lose your temper suddenly; also used literally when something electrical stops working because of too much current.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfjuz
British English
blˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /fjˈuːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-uh-FYOOZ
UK
blOH-uh-FYOOZ
Listen in Context
When she saw the mess in the kitchen, she blew a fuse.
If you keep pushing him, he's going to blow a fuse.
The old radio stopped working because it blew a fuse.
Honestly, I thought my boss was going to blow a fuse when he saw my email.