피가 거꾸로 솟았어요 · 피가 거꾸로 솟는 것 같아요
to be furious, one's blood boils (lit. the blood surges backward)
Example
그 사람이 거짓말하는 걸 듣고 피가 거꾸로 솟았어요.
When I heard him lie, my blood boiled.
Word parts
Anger seems to push the blood the wrong way (거꾸로 'upside down, backward'), rushing up to the head.
Good to know
A strong expression of rage at an insult or injustice. 솟는 is pronounced [손는]. Casual alternative: 열받다.
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