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Be careful of what you say; he has a short fuse.
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short fuse — ► NOUN informal ▪ a quick temper … English terms dictionary
short fuse — ☆ short fuse n. Slang a tendency to become angry readily; quick temper … English World dictionary
short fuse — noun : a tendency to get angry quickly : a quick temper * * * a quick temper: A person with a short fuse has to be handled diplomatically. [1965 70] * * * short fuse noun (informal) A quick temper • • • Main Entry: ↑short * * * short fuse, U.S. a … Useful english dictionary
short fuse — When someone has a short fuse, they are likely to become angry easily or quickly. Be careful how you explain the situation. The boss has a short fuse these days! … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
short fuse — n. a quick temper. □ Fred’s got a short fuse. Watch out. □ I knew she’d blow. She’s got a short fuse … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
short fuse — a quick temper: A person with a short fuse has to be handled diplomatically. [1965 70] * * * … Universalium
Short Fuse Blues — Infobox Album | Name = Short Fuse Blues Type = Album Artist = Dave Hole Released = 1990 1992 Recorded = Planet Studios, Perth, Western Australia (1990) Genre = Blues/Rock Roll Length = Label = Independent Alligator Records/Festival Records… … Wikipedia
short fuse — noun informal a quick temper. Derivatives short fused adjective … English new terms dictionary
short fuse — noun Date: 1958 a tendency to get angry easily ; a quick temper … New Collegiate Dictionary
short fuse — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun Slang. A tendency to become angry or irritable: irascibility, irascibleness, spleen, temper, temperament, tetchiness. Informal: dander. Idiom: low boiling point. See FEELINGS … English dictionary for students
