lose temper

Example Sentences

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Fret not—lest you lose temper, and be moved to do evil. 

From All Saints' Day and Other Sermons by Kingsley, Charles

“Hold on, boys; you’re forgettin’ my yarn,” interposed Lockley at this point, for he saw that Stubley was beginning to lose temper.

From The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

No," he said; "it's just playing into your hands to lose temper with you.

From Cashel Byron's Profession by Shaw, Bernard

The great lexicographer, spoiled by the homage of society, was still more prone than himself to lose temper when the argument went against him.

From Oliver Goldsmith A Biography by Irving, Washington

"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."

From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie