lose temper

Example Sentences

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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

“I beg pardon, sir,” said the butler, turning his eyes again on the visitor, who was beginning to lose temper.

From Blind Policy by Fenn, George Manville

“Hold on, boys; you’re forgettin’ my yarn,” interposed Lockley at this point, for he saw that Stubley was beginning to lose temper.

From The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

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

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

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