Meaning
To explode; or to become very angry suddenly.
Example Sentence
"The car blew up after the crash. / He blew up when I told him the news."
Synonyms
explode
detonate
lose one's temper
erupt
Usage Note
This phrasal verb is separable. When using a noun object, it can go between the verb and particle or after the particle. When using a pronoun object, it must go between the verb and particle (e.g., "turn it off" not "turn off it").