Meaning of the word "have a short fuse" in English

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have a short fuse

US /hæv ə ʃɔrt fjuːz/
UK /hæv ə ʃɔrt fjuːz/
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Idiom

1.

to have a quick temper; to get angry easily

Example:
Be careful what you say to him, he tends to have a short fuse.
My boss really has a short fuse when it comes to missed deadlines.
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