I've also been advised that the emperor's decision to treat Queen Ehlana as an equal quite nearly gave our prime minister apoplexy.

And then you took enough chances to give the Fates themselves apoplexy.

The mere mention of that device is enough to give poor Dame Prudence apoplexy.

Seeing the cubes sitting on the black rim in front of him almost gave Joe apoplexy.

Such a practice is enough to give some modern scholars apoplexy.

"I hope you gave him apoplexy," Cargraves said savagely.

"You nearly gave the guy apoplexy."

In the Federal army, their appearance would have given apoplexy to any noncommissioned officer worth his stripes.

He lifted a hand and left the room before the idea of taking his advice could give Nash apoplexy.

It would've given Marine sergeants apoplexy.