lose one's temper
Example Sentences
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It’s easy to lose one’s temper in this situation, so the counsellor has instructed the friends and family members to organize their thoughts on paper.
From The New Yorker • Jun. 12, 2017
A few minutes later, Stafford addressed the court, again thanking Eulian for his apology and saying she knows what it feels like to lose one's temper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2015
“It is not worth while to lose one’s temper or one’s soul for the iniquities of Mr. Pocock Vancouver,” said John.
From An American Politician by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
I believe they consider it to be degrading, either first, to lose one's temper, or secondly, to administer justice in such a fashion.
From Corea or Cho-sen The Land of the Morning Calm by Landor, Arnold Henry Savage
Such things are provoking, but it is best to treat them good-naturedly, as Tommy did, and not lose one's temper.
From Fun and Frolic by Various
