lose temper

Example Sentences

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“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)

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

Fret not—lest you lose temper, and be moved to do evil. 

From All Saints' Day and Other Sermons by Kingsley, Charles

Of course no lady or gentleman will lose temper under such circumstances.

From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

“I beg pardon, sir,” said the butler, turning his eyes again on the visitor, who was beginning to lose temper.

From Blind Policy by Fenn, George Manville