burst a blood vessel

burst a blood vessel

1. To put forth great effort towards some goal or end. Annabelle practically burst a blood vessel cleaning the whole house and setting up all the guest rooms for you guys, and you don't even appreciate it!2. To become angry and begin yelling. The boss burst a blood vessel when he heard that the printer still hadn't finished our order.See also: blood, burst, vessel

ˌburst a ˈblood vessel

(informal) get very angry and excited: When I told Dad I’d damaged the car, he nearly burst a blood vessel.See also: blood, burst, vessel