lose temper
Example Sentences
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“Why don’t you answer whether you do or not?” said Stalker, beginning to lose temper.
From Twice Bought by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
I declare, Maitland, I shall lose temper with you.
From Tony Butler by Charles James Lever
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 Theodore Watts-Dunton
The curate began to lose temper in earnest.
From The Master-Christian by Marie Corelli
"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."
From Temporal Power by Marie Corelli
