idiomatic: when someone thinks, or feels like, the fly on his pants is open, but it's not
Jon's "fear of flying" prevented him from giving a good keynote speech at the convention. Ironically, the "barn door" was shut the entire time.
By Modestia
Fear Of Flying
Feminine fear of and/or refusal to enjoy life. Often used to describe women who are scared to have sex or enjoy anything at all. Female nihilism, self-installed guilt trip and life denial. Also fear of reaching out to someone.
(person) has fear of flying she can'tenjoy anything and wastes her life away like an old shrew.
