vein pops out

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An informal way to say the vein becomes very prominent.

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  • When he lifted heavy weights, the veins on his arms would pop out visibly.
  • You can always see the veins pop out on his forehead when he's really angry.
  • After a long, strenuous run, her neck veins started to pop out from exertion.
  • His temple vein was popping out, a clear sign of the stress he was under.
  • If you clench your fist tightly, sometimes the veins on your hand pop out quite prominently.
  • The doctor noticed a vein popping out more than usual on her leg, but said it was harmless.
  • With every push-up, the veins in his biceps began to pop out, showing his muscular effort.
  • Her veins pop out easily, especially when she's hot or has been exercising.
  • I saw a vein pop out on his neck as he shouted, indicating his intense emotion.
  • Don't worry, it's perfectly normal for your veins to pop out when you're working out intensely.