lose temper

Example Sentences

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“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

Long they fought equally, until the Miller began to lose temper at finding himself so stoutly opposed, and at hearing the laughter of his companions, who, as usual in such cases, enjoyed his vexation.

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

“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)

"Come, come, Mark, don't lose temper about trifles."

From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James

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

From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James