blow a fuse in German

blow a fuse in German is eine Sicherung durchbrennen, an die Decke gehen.

blow a fuse in German

eine Sicherung durchbrennen

verb

(electricity) To overload a circuit sufficiently that a fuse protecting it melts away (or informally a circuit breaker trips), stopping current from flowing.

an die Decke gehen

verb

(idiomatic, informal) To lose one's temper; to become enraged.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blow a fuse" in German?

"blow a fuse" in German is eine Sicherung durchbrennen, an die Decke gehen.

Are there other ways to say "blow a fuse" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "blow a fuse": eine Sicherung durchbrennen, an die Decke gehen.

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