lose temper

Example Sentences

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

From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie

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

Of course no lady or gentleman will lose temper under such circumstances.

From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

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

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

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