青筋(あおすじ)

あおすじ
noun
blue vein; visible vein
body-partemotion
1. a visible blue vein, especially on the forehead when angry
refers to veins becoming visible, particularly used to describe a sign of anger or irritation
青筋(あおすじ)を立(た)てて怒(おこ)る。
To get angry with veins bulging.
His forehead veins were bulging.
My boss shouted with veins popping in anger.

Usage

Almost always used in the expression 青筋(あおすじ)を立(た)てる (to make veins stand out = to be furious).

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