short fuse

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Noun

short fuse (plural short fuses)

1. (idiomatic) The personality trait of being quick to anger.

   Be careful of what you say; he has a short fuse.

   to be on a short fuse

Synonyms

• short temper

Related terms

• blow a fuse

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