lose temper
Example Sentences
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“Why don’t you answer whether you do or not?” said Stalker, beginning to lose temper.
From Twice Bought by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
All concerned are strictly enjoined to preserve their presence of mind, not to lose temper, and upon no occasion whatsoever to give offence to the inhabitants by making use of uncivil language or behaving rudely.
From Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction by Braidwood, James
At first the horses did not heed, but presently one began to lose temper and courage and turned in toward the upward slope.
From Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy by Stratemeyer, Edward
Indeed, during all the too short time I had the pleasure in being in this man's company I never saw him lose temper: and yet, remember, he was one of England's ablest warriors.
From With Ring of Shield by Magee, Knox
O'Hara looked at him, undecided whether to lose temper or laugh; finally, again turned to the glass and resumed the operation on his beard with a studious show of deliberateness.
From Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire by O'Shea, John Augustus
