κοντεύω να σκάσω από το κακό μου

Translations

• to be furious
• to be about to burst with anger

Forms

Usage Notes

Often used with από + accusative to indicate the cause of anger

Etymology

Based on the metaphor of extreme anger causing physical bursting

Cultural Context

Very common expression in Greek to express extreme anger or frustration

• Imagine someone so angry they're like a balloon about to pop