lose temper
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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 Knox Magee
I declare, Maitland, I shall lose temper with you.
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
“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 R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
"Come, come, Mark, don't lose temper about trifles."
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Charles James Lever
"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."
From Temporal Power by Marie Corelli
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