do one's block
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Meaning · English
To lose one's temper; to get angry.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
Australian English
Examples
Ma looked out the door agrily, but a little anxiously as well, because she was sensitive about being overheard doing her block by visitors, especially anyone as important as the local undertaker.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “do one's block” mean?
To lose one's temper; to get angry.
Is “do one's block” formal or informal?
do one's block is generally slang.