lose temper

Example Sentences

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

From Tony Butler by Lever, Charles James

"Kings are but mortal," he said, "and never to lose temper would be impossible to any man."

From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie

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

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

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

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