lose temper

Example Sentences

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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

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

I declare, Maitland, I shall lose temper with you.

From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James

"Come, come, Mark, don't lose temper about trifles."

From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James

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