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ESLPod_0847_WE_1368 Experiencing a Blackout The phrase "to blow a fuse," in this podcast, means to use so much electricity in one circuit (path) in a building that the fuse (a protective device) shuts off the electricity: "Can I charge my electric car in your garage, or will it blow a fuse?" The phrase "to blow a fuse" also means to become very angry very quickly and lose control of one's words and/or actions: "It's never appropriate to blow a fuse and yell at your colleagues like that in the workplace." Finally, someone who has "a short fuse" has a short temper and becomes angry very quickly and easily: "Olivia's father has a short fuse, so she is scared to tell him about her poor grades."

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Id	ESLPod_0847_WE_1368
Episode Id	ESLPod 847
Episode Title	Experiencing a Blackout
Phrase	to blow a fuse
Text	The phrase "to blow a fuse," in this podcast, means to use so much electricity in one circuit (path) in a building that the fuse (a protective device) shuts off the electricity: "Can I charge my electric car in your garage, or will it blow a fuse?" The phrase "to blow a fuse" also means to become very angry very quickly and lose control of one's words and/or actions: "It's never appropriate to blow a fuse and yell at your colleagues like that in the workplace." Finally, someone who has "a short fuse" has a short temper and becomes angry very quickly and easily: "Olivia's father has a short fuse, so she is scared to tell him about her poor grades."
Topics	Home + Community

Blow Fuse Short Eslpod Phrase Means Angry Quickly