lose temper
Example Sentences
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Quiet enough these animals are at times, but whatever other travellers may say, I advise you to keep out of their track when they lose temper.
From Harry Milvaine The Wanderings of a Wayward Boy by Stables, Gordon
Long they fought equally, until the Miller began to lose temper at finding himself so stoutly opposed, and at hearing the laughter of his companions, who, as usual in such cases, enjoyed his vexation.
From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir
"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."
From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie
The curate began to lose temper in earnest.
From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie
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
