a (sudden) rush of blood (to the head)



a (sudden) rush of blood (to the head)

A sudden feeling of excitement or anger that causes one to act in unexpected ways. It must have been a sudden rush of blood to the head that made Gary lash out at Ron, because he's usually so calm.
See also: blood, of, rush

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JessalynJES-ə-linEnglish (Rare)
TiffaniTIF-ə-neeEnglish
Shichiroshee-chee-ṙo:Japanese
Nicodemonee-ko-DE-mo (Italian), nee-ko-DHE-mo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Sachairi-Scottish
Verethragna-Persian Mythology