yell silently

idiom

Meaning

To think very strong thoughts that one wishes to yell out loud but does not.

Examples

SIMPLE

I yell silently when my computer freezes again.

CONTEXTUAL

During the long, boring meeting, I had to yell silently to keep from screaming at my boss.

COMPLEX

As the critic delivered his harsh review, the author sat perfectly still, choosing to yell silently rather than cause a scene in the crowded room.

Anchors to

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