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burst a blood vessel

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burst/bust a blood vessel

  (informal)

1. to use a lot of effort doing something I'd like the designs as soon as possible, but don't bust a blood vessel!

2. to become very angry and start shouting He nearly burst a blood vessel when he heard what they'd done to his car.

See also: blood, burst, vessel