lose temper

Example Sentences

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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

An' I was fule enough to lose temper, an' the crowd begun to laugh an' gibe at me, an' I took to r�acin' round after him, an' my wind went, an' wheer was I then?

From The Making Of A Novelist An Experiment In Autobiography by Murray, David Christie

The curate began to lose temper in earnest.

From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie

I declare, Maitland, I shall lose temper with you.

From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James

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