Makes my blood boil

Posted by ESC on November 13, 2007

In Reply to: Makes my blood boil posted by Linda on November 13, 2007

: "Makes my blood boil"

: Can anyone tell me the origin of this phrase?

People used to think blood actually boiled when they became angry or excited. See
www.phrases.org.uk bulletin_board 6 messages 191.html

• Cold blood