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long fuse

idiom
Meaning

The personality trait of being slow to anger.


Examples
SIMPLE

He has a long fuse and rarely gets angry.

CONTEXTUAL

Even when the customers were rude, the manager kept a long fuse and stayed calm.

COMPLEX

Despite the constant pressure of the deadline, her long fuse allowed her to manage the team without losing her temper.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  4. 04

    blow a fuse

    To lose one's temper; to become enraged.

  5. 05

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  6. 06

    draw a long bow

    To lie; to exaggerate.

  7. 07

    draw the long bow

    To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

  8. 08

    go a long way

    To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.

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