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 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
A good supply of patience and politeness is needed in shopping, and a true lady or gentleman will not lose temper or forget good manners, even if a clerk is impertinent or disobliging.
From Lessons on Manners For School and Home Use by Wiggin, Edith E.
"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."
From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie
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
The curate began to lose temper in earnest.
From The Master-Christian by Corelli, Marie
