be ready to explode

Examples (10)

• After another frustrating delay, the passenger was ready to explode.
• He clenched his fists, looking as if he was ready to explode with fury.
• The child's face was red from holding in his giggles; he was ready to explode.
• Firefighters evacuated the building because the damaged gas main was ready to explode.
• The long-simmering border dispute was ready to explode into open conflict.
• The crowd, buzzing with anticipation before the concert, was ready to explode with excitement.
• By the end of the argument, I was ready to explode, but I managed to walk away.
• She kept a calm expression, but inside she was ready to explode with frustration.
• The startup, filled with innovative ideas, was ready to explode onto the tech scene.
• Scientists monitored the volcano, which showed all the signs of being ready to explode.