do a slow burn
do a slow burn
To experience a feeling of anger that slowly worsens. Because I knew I would sound defensive if I said anything during the critique, I did a slow burn instead.
See also: burn, slow
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do a slow ˈburn
(American English, informal) slowly get angry: It makes me do a slow burn when it takes longer to check out at the grocery store than it took to shop. OPPOSITE: fly into a rage, temper, etc.See also: burn, slow
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do a slow burn
tv. to be quietly angry. (see also slow burn.) I did a slow burn while I was getting my money back.
See also: burn, slow
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- burn up the road
- go for the burn
- express (one's) anger
- express anger
- burn with
- burn with (something)
- burn in
- bristle with anger
- flare up
- slow burn