break out in hives.
Hello,

What does it mean? In what circumstances, do we use it?

"Then, I am gonna be the one breaking out in hives."

Thank you for your input.

Dan

Question

break out in hives.
Hello,

What does it mean? In what circumstances, do we use it?

"Then, I am gonna be the one breaking out in hives."

Thank you for your input.

Dan

Answer

Hives are bumps on the skin from an allergic reaction.  It can be used literally:  “The bee sting made him break out in hives.”  Or it can be used figuratively to mean that you really dislike something:  “If I have to see that awful movie again, I’m going to break out in hives.”