long fuse
The personality trait of being slow to anger.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He has a long fuse and rarely gets angry.”
“Even when the customers were rude, the manager kept a long fuse and stayed calm.”
“Despite the constant pressure of the deadline, her long fuse allowed her to manage the team without losing her temper.”
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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a week is a long time in politics
In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.
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as the day is long
Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.
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blow a fuse
To lose one's temper; to become enraged.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw the long bow
To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.
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go a long way
To be adequate or helpful for a significant amount of time.
Last updated August 10, 2026