to boil
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5.5
- verb
- /bɔɪl/
- Informal
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enfurecerse
- As news of the injustice spread, public outrage began to boil in the streets.
- arguments boil
- issues boil
I mean, it just boils my damn beef.
- I mean, it just boils my damn beef.
- That shit just man, that boils my, that boils my beef, bro.
- That shit just man, it boils my it boils my beef, bro.
- And it made them all boil up and come out in this racist rage.
- Now let's get onto some books that boil my pissed.
Examples
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She started to boil with anger when she heard the unfair criticism.
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And it could either boil our blood or it might save our lives.
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You need either an expert to help you boil the data down or training to do it yourself.
Academic text (1996) -
So it all boils down to this.
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As one can note, the issue seems to boil down to the question, who politicized whom?
Academic text (1995) -
And soon, the focus boiled down to one crucial question.
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"And then what?" She felt anger boiling up inside of her as she listened to him.
Fiction book (1991) -
John Goodlad puts it this way: "The central issue boils down to equal access to knowledge."
Academic text (1991) -
We can stay here until we grow old and die, but it's obvious that this case boils down to your word versus Mrs. Keane's word.
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After the heated debate, tensions began to boil between the group members.
Synonyms
187
3.5
To suddenly show a strong feeling, often anger
22
7.5
Suddenly become very angry
20
4.2
Become angry or excited during a discussion
20
4.5
Have very strong feelings or tension
19
7.0
To become very angry and show strong annoyance
18
7.3
To feel very angry but not show it
8
5.6
To feel very angry inside without showing it
7
4.8
To suddenly lose control and show strong anger
5
8.6
To be extremely angry and unable to control oneself
4
8.2
To become suddenly very angry and lose control
To suddenly become very angry
To become very angry or upset in a way people notice
Start to show obvious anger, often with a red face and raised voice
Become angry or excited in a discussion
Get very angry or upset about small things
To become very angry or upset
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Compounds
How Angry
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Etymology
The word boil is used for strong feelings because heat makes water bubble and move, so emotions that 'boil' are like a pot full of hot, moving bubbles. That's why to boil with anger or excitement means to be very agitated or worked up.