Blow Your Top
Recently, I told a relative about a fake friend request. She hates for people to misuse her pictures and information. As a result, she suggested a post on blow your top.
To blow your top means to become very angry.
Similar expressions include:
- Blow your stack
- Blow off steam
- Blow your lid
All mean you lose your temper.
When you blow your top, you lose control.
Your emotions erupt like an active volcano. During that explosion, anyone nearby risks danger. This often happens quickly and without warning.
Possible behavior includes:
- Shouting
- Destroying property
- Hurting other people
- Hurting yourself
Such behavior can become a way of life.
You have to be careful not to cut off your nose to spite your face. If anger takes control, everyone loses, including you.
When appropriate, anger can help right a wrong.
You want to manage anger wisely. Use it for good when necessary. If it becomes harmful, nip it in the bud before it gets out of control.
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32 NIV).
Thanks to Rebecca Stafford for the suggestion. Image by Enrique from Pixabay.
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