be left fuming

Frequency: 5.72.0 per million words

To be in a state of anger as a result of an event.

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Examples (10)

  • Motorists were left fuming as police closed the road for six hours.
  • She was left fuming after her flight was canceled at the last minute.
  • The manager is often left fuming when reports arrive late.
  • We were left fuming over the unfair penalty.
  • He will be left fuming if they announce the decision without consulting him.
  • The fans have been left fuming by the sudden ticket price hike.
  • If the shipment is delayed again, our clients would be left fuming.
  • No one likes being left fuming while others take credit for their work.
  • Tracy was left positively fuming after the glitch wiped her edits.
  • The committee members are left fuming every time the chair cuts debate short.