lose temper

Example Sentences

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

From Cashel Byron's Profession by Shaw, Bernard

All concerned are strictly enjoined to preserve their presence of mind, not to lose temper, and upon no occasion whatsoever to give offence to the inhabitants by making use of uncivil language or behaving rudely.

From Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction by Braidwood, James

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

From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James

Indeed, during all the too short time I had the pleasure in being in this man's company I never saw him lose temper: and yet, remember, he was one of England's ablest warriors.

From With Ring of Shield by Magee, Knox

“Hold on, boys; you’re forgettin’ my yarn,” interposed Lockley at this point, for he saw that Stubley was beginning to lose temper.

From The Lively Poll A Tale of the North Sea by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)