| 词汇 | been on a short fuse |
| 释义 | (redirected from been on a short fuse)be on a short fuseTo have a tendency to become angered, enraged, or upset very quickly or easily; to have a short temper. I'm usually a pretty calm person, but whenever I start driving I find I'm on a short fuse. be on a short fuseorhave a short fuseIf someone is on a short fuse or has a short fuse, they lose their temper very easily. He warned Abbott that he was on a short fuse. He is irritable and has a short fuse, letting you know when he's not pleased. Note: See the explanation at light the fuse. be on/have a short ˈfuse(informal) be likely to get angry easily, because you are tired, stressed, etc: Your father’s having trouble at work, so his temper’s on a short fuse today.Be careful what you say to the director. She has a very short fuse.A fuse is a piece of string or paper which is lit to make a bomb explode. |
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