lose temper
Example Sentences
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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
"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."
From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie
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
He knew how wrong it is to lose temper, and he despised the frivolous excuses often made by people for doing so.
From Ernest Bracebridge School Days by Thomas, William I.
As they swooped nearer, however, and the tips of their wings were “wopped” into his very eyes, the thing was growing unbearable; and Fritz began to lose temper.
From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne
