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
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
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
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
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
