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SLOW BURN

to be quietly angry
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1. Jack didn’t get promoted to a new job and, although he hasn’t said anything about it, I know he’s doing a slow burn.
2. I do a slow burn every time my husband expects me to look after the children while he plays golf with his friends.


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