literally explode

Frequency: 7.52.5 per million words

Used informally for emphasis to mean 'to become very angry' or 'to react strongly'.

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Examples (20)

  • When she saw the mess, she literally exploded with anger.
  • I was so angry I thought my head would literally explode.
  • My dad will literally explode if he finds out I crashed the car.
  • The crowd seemed to literally explode with excitement when the goal was scored.
  • The teacher literally exploded when the students ignored her instructions.
  • If I have to listen to that song one more time, I think my ears will literally explode.
  • I thought my boss would literally explode after reading that report.
  • Her career seemed to literally explode overnight after the viral video.
  • She literally exploded with frustration when the computer crashed again.
  • When he saw the bill, his eyes seemed to literally explode in disbelief.
  • He literally exploded with rage upon hearing the news.
  • The project's budget might literally explode if we don't control costs.
  • My mother will literally explode if we're late for dinner again.
  • My inbox will literally explode if I don't clear it out soon.
  • The coach literally exploded when the team missed that easy goal.
  • After she won the lottery, her happiness seemed to literally explode into the air.
  • I'm going to literally explode if this traffic doesn't move soon.
  • He felt his chest would literally explode with pride after his daughter's achievement.
  • She literally exploded with indignation at the unfair treatment.
  • The anticipation for the new movie made the internet literally explode with theories.