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Meaning of "blow a fuse" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BLOW A FUSE

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLOW A FUSE

blow
blow a gasket
blow a kiss
blow away
blow down
blow dryer
blow hot and cold
blow in
blow into
blow job
blow moulding
blow off
blow off steam
blow on
blow one´s brains out
blow one´s horn
blow one´s own trumpet
blow one´s top
blow out
blow over

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLOW A FUSE

confuse
defuse
diffuse
effuse
fuse
infuse
interdiffuse
interfuse
perfuse
profuse
proximity fuse
refuse
reinfuse
safety fuse
short fuse
suffuse
superfuse
time fuse
transfuse
unconfuse

Synonyms and antonyms of blow a fuse in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «blow a fuse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLOW A FUSE

Find out the translation of blow a fuse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of blow a fuse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «blow a fuse» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

熔断熔丝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

quemar un fusible
570 millions of speakers

English

blow a fuse
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक फ्यूज उड़ा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضربة الصمامات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

взорвать предохранитель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

queimar um fusível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

একটি ফুস গাট্টা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sauter un fusible
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pukulkan sekering
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schlag eine Sicherung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヒューズを飛ばす
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

퓨즈를
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyebul sekring
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thổi một cầu chì
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு உருகி அடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्यूज लावा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Sigortayı uçurmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

soffiare un fusibile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cios bezpiecznik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підірвати запобіжник
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sufla o siguranță
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φυσήξει μια ασφάλεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blaas ´n lont
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blåsa en säkring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blåse en sikring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of blow a fuse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLOW A FUSE»

The term «blow a fuse» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.699 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLOW A FUSE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about blow a fuse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLOW A FUSE»

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1
Principles of Home Inspection: Systems and Standards
... takes 15 amps to blow a fuse. If there is a ground wire attached to the box, the electricity that has escaped to the box itself will flow through the ground wire. Since the ground wire is a good conductor, enough current may flow to blow the fuse ...
Carson Dunlop, 2003
2
paragon e&q series instruction and servise manual
A short circuit or "short" causes a large amount of current to flow, generating so much heat that the fuse or breaker opens the circuit almost instantly. If your kiln should blow a fuse after firing for some time, there is little probability of a short.
3
NTC's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
Okay, ifany you guys gotta blow your cookies or something, do it here, not inside! blow one's cool tv. to become angry. Now, now, don't blow your cool. Ialmost blew my cool when the dog wet my pants leg. blow one's cork Go to blow a fuse.
Richard Spears, 2000
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An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions
An escutcheon is a heraldic shield.* Blouse and skirt An exclamation of surprise ( West Indian).** Blow a fuse Be angry* Blow a gasket Means the same as blow a fuse. Blow a hole in Render useless.* Blow away (1) Impress with a high level of  ...
Ian Stuart-Hamilton, 2004
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Essentials of Home Inspection: Electrical
It takes less than one amp to kill, but it takes 15 amps to blow a fuse. Dissipate If there is a ground wire attached to the box, the electricity that has escaped to Stray Voltage the box itself will flow through the ground wire. Since the ground wire is ...
Carson Dunlop, . Carson Dunlop & Associates, 2003
6
Popular Science
But I'll bet anything you like that I'm the first driver who's had his car blow a fuse every single time it's stopped by a red light!" This was right down Gus's alley. He tried to look disinterested, but he couldn't help dropping his feet gently to the floor .
7
Idioms and Other English Expressions: Grades 4-6
She was always careful with her money. She gave me a limit and told me to not go over it. She is going to blow a fuse when she finds out how much I spent. Read the two selections. Choose the one in which blowa fuse is used as an idiom.
Timothy Rasinski, Kathleen Knoblock, Kathleen N. Kopp, 2007
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Dictionary of Building and Civil Engineering: English/French ...
... hollow clay hourdis m (creux) blondin téléphérique/, transporteur m aérien à câble blow [ knock] coup m blow souffler vb blow [a fuse, a circuit] griller vb blow a fuse tondre vb un fusible blow off, out or through purger vb blow out/down [ water ...
Don Montague, 2003
9
Introduction to Digital Electronics
The early PROM devices were mainly of bipolar form which have a higher effective K than MOSFETS and thus can generate the l5~20mA needed to blow a fuse without the use of large W/L ratio MOS transistors. A schematic for an eight- bit ...
J. Crowe, Barrie Hayes-Gill, 1998
10
Electrical Systems
It takes less than one amp to kill, but it takes 15 amps to blow a fuse. If there is a ground wire attached to the box, the electricity that has escaped to the box itself will flow through the ground wire. Since the ground wire is a good conductor, ...
Carson Dunlop, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLOW A FUSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term blow a fuse is used in the context of the following news items.
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Shraddha testing waters with new flick
Ready to blow a fuse is Shraddha Kapoor. She is angry with Vishal Bhardwaj. Why? The reason is Kangana Ranaut. Sources say that she was ... «Arab News, Jul 15»
2
NYSP: CO Gene Palmer Arrested & Charged
"And in those locations they were working on the electrical boxes because their hot plates would blow a fuse and in order to allow them to use ... «My Champlain Valley FOX44 & ABC22, Jun 15»
3
Dr. Strangelove … Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love …
What used to make my blood boil becomes cool as a cucumber under an electric blanket with a mug of chamomile tea. Blow a fuse? I've got a ... «The Jewish News, Jun 15»
4
DC Black Theatre Festival: 'Finally Quiet in My Head'
... the even-tempered supportive parent who can blow a fuse in a minute. Tosha, Morgan's friend from childhood (played with flippant liveliness ... «DC Metro Theater Arts, Jun 15»
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On our mean streets, how often do any of us admit wrongdoing?
... I suspect most would justify their actions by blaming the high volume of traffic or the searing temperature for causing them to blow a fuse. «The National, Jun 15»
6
What Is It? A 1956 Buick
Lowell Fritsche: “Your car last week caused my huncher to blow a fuse. I thought it looked like a White pickup, but White never made a pickup. «The Augusta Chronicle, Jun 15»
7
Generating power - and a little normalcy - in a storm's wake
If your equipment draws more power than the generator can produce, then you may blow a fuse on the generator or damage the connected ... «AL.com, Jun 15»
8
Small town rallies to help 76-year old general store
As of late, it's the vintage gas pump out front, which stopped working a couple of weeks ago. An electrical part would blow a fuse, which would ... «KOMO News, May 15»
9
Talbot: Broken RPI system, crucial mistakes could end Texas Tech's …
If they don't TCU coach Jim Schlossnagle might blow a fuse. "I don't think any team should be judged on any one game or series,” he said after ... «RedRaiders.com, May 15»
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We saw the light when our ropey Christmas tree bulbs went out
THREE sets of faulty fairy lights bought in one week meant Tim Naughton was ready to blow a fuse. But they also inspired him. “Christmas ... «The Sunday Times, May 15»

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