Her presence would have the same calming effect on Dusty, who was the most wound-up man Jule knew.
He's one of these type A personality guys who's always wound up tighter than a spring—wears whatever face suits the crowd.
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Life with the Yorkshiremen always carried menacing undertones and Everton were on a short fuse, fully wound up and all ready to go.
The next thing you know, you are getting upset over every little thing, and you are so wound up that you aren't able to control your reaction to stress.