be on have a short fuse Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
an offer I couldn't refuse
an offer that contains a threat or force, a request that is a command The border guards invited me to stay for further questioning - it was an offer I couldn't refuse.
offer I couldn't refuse
(See an offer I couldn't refuse)
blow a fuse
to be very angry
blow a fuse|blow|blow a gasket|blow one's stack|bl
v. phr.,
slang To become extremely angry; express rage in hot words.
When Mr. McCarthy's son got married against his wishes, he blew a fuse. When the umpire called Joe out at first, Joe blew his top and was sent to the showers. Synonym: BLOW UP(1b), FLIP ONE'S LID, LOSE ONE'S TEMPER.
Compare: BLOW OFF STEAM
2.
fuse
fuse see
blow a fuse.