pop a vein

Vinnie almost popped a vein when he heard.

Must've popped a vein, she thought casually.

Root nearly popped a vein. '

Popeye would pop a vein.

Fuming Jambos boss Csaba Laszlo looks like he's going to pop a vein on his forehead as Nade receives treatment.

"Justine, you look particularly lovely this morning..." Justine returned the smile, with all its none-too-subtle implications; Thomas, looking about ready to pop a vein, concentrated very hard on buttering a scone.

Larry Brown, for instance, was about to pop a vein while yelling at the Spurs several years ago when Robinson, before taking the floor, said, "Coach, I don't think it's necessary to take the Lord's name in vain."

It seemed obvious that Colby and Tom were on the outs in the Heroes tribe and were targeted by an alliance that made host Jeff Probst almost pop a vein in his neck with frustration.