Idiom Breakdown

do a slow burn

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Definition

To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration; to slowly burn.

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In Context

"Booed for muffing an easy fly ball in a game with the Yankees, Outfielder Williams did a slow burn. By the time he made a game-saving catch, even the cheers sounded like jeers to Terrible-Tempered Ted."
"“Not working ...” I said, growing testy. . . . I did a slow burn. I was way beyond my computer comfort level, and that was apparent to all."

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Also Said As

seethe

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Opposite In Meaning

calm down
chill out
cool off

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See Also

slow burn
smolder