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Foam at the mouth

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Extreme AngerPlay
Use to emphasize a very strong, sometimes exaggerated, anger in informal situations. SlideHe was foaming at the mouth when he saw the scratch on his car.
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Informal SpeechPlay
Common in spoken English and informal texts like emails or messages to friends. SlideMy mom started foaming at the mouth when she heard I was suspended.
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It's not literal foam; it's a metaphor for the extent of one's anger. SlideThe coach began foaming at the mouth after the referee's call.