| Idiom | a short fuse |
|---|---|
| Definition | a quick, bad temper |
| Examples | - Don't mess with her. She's got a short fuse! - How can you live with someone who has such a short fuse. |
| Note | A fuse is the string that leads to a bomb. If the fuse is short you only have a short time before the bomb explodes. |
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