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)
The young Frenchman, who was of an excitable disposition, at last thinking that the English boys were laughing at him, began to lose temper, and so did they, at what they considered his unexampled stupidity.
From Paul Gerrard The Cabin Boy by Kingston, William Henry Giles
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
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
The curate began to lose temper in earnest.
From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie
