English Expression · Intermediate
short fuse
The personality trait of being quick to anger
Pronunciation: say short fuse
Meaning
The personality trait of being quick to anger.
Example
to be on a short fuse
to be on a short fuse
Practice tips
- Practice short fuse out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.