nearly explode

Frequency: 6.01.0 per million words

To almost explode, often used metaphorically for strong emotions.

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Examples (10)

  • His heart was nearly exploding with excitement when he saw the results.
  • The pressure cooker was nearly exploding from the steam buildup.
  • She was nearly exploding with anger after hearing the news.
  • The balloon was nearly exploding when the child kept blowing air into it.
  • My head feels like it's nearly exploding from this headache.
  • The audience was nearly exploding with laughter at his jokes.
  • The old boiler was nearly exploding due to excessive pressure.
  • He was nearly exploding with pride when his daughter graduated.
  • The overfilled water pipe was nearly exploding in the cold weather.
  • Her temper was nearly exploding after the third interruption.