lose temper

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

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

No," he said; "it's just playing into your hands to lose temper with you.

From Cashel Byron's Profession by Shaw, Bernard