lose temper

Example Sentences

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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

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

But if the Borrovian is to lose temper with every one who girds at Borrow he will lead a not very comfortable life.

From Old Familiar Faces by Watts-Dunton, Theodore

A good supply of patience and politeness is needed in shopping, and a true lady or gentleman will not lose temper or forget good manners, even if a clerk is impertinent or disobliging.

From Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use by Wiggin, Edith E.

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

From Cashel Byron's Profession by Shaw, Bernard