Phrase · Travel & transport
the turnstile fury
noun phrase
/thuh-turn-styl-fyoo-ree/
Definition
An explosive, internalized anger directed at a commuter who waits until they are blocking the gate to begin searching their pockets.
In use
“The bloke stood there looking for his phone and I was consumed by the turnstile fury.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-turn-styl-fyoo-ree/
Classification
- Life domain
- Everyday life
- Topic
- Travel & transport
History
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