be extremely angry but trying to hide it · be filled with intense, unexpressed anger
Imagine you've been working hard on a project, and someone else takes all the credit. You'd be absolutely furious, right? 😱 But maybe you can't yell at them right then and there. That's when you're "seething"! It describes intense anger that's bubbling just below the surface, usually because you're trying to control it or the situation prevents you from expressing it openly. 😠
💡 **Fun Fact!** Think of a pot boiling over – the steam is trying to escape, but the lid is on tight. 🍲 You're suppressing that intense heat! This expression is more about internal rage or frustration rather than an outward explosion. It's a powerful word, so use it when you mean serious, yet contained, anger!
Your colleague just unfairly took credit for your hard work, and you're incredibly angry but trying to remain professional in front of your boss. Which English expression best describes your feeling? A. I'm chilling out B. I'm over the moon C. I'm seething