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in_the_loop_460 to become suddenly angry. To hold one’s temper means to remain calm when irritated. Synonym: lose/keep (one’s) coolCompare to: blow (one’s) stack; fly off the handle; see red; hot under the collar

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LOSE/HOLD (ONE’S) TEMPER The children’s mother was tired of asking them to pick up their toys. Finally, she lost her temper and yelled at them.Joel was a calm and quiet person who never became visibly angry. Even when pushed, he was always able to hold his temper.

Id	in_the_loop_460
Idiom	LOSE/HOLD (ONE’S) TEMPER
Definition	to become suddenly angry. To hold one’s temper means to remain calm when irritated.
Examples	The children’s mother was tired of asking them to pick up their toys. Finally, she lost her temper and yelled at them. Joel was a calm and quiet person who never became visibly angry. Even when pushed, he was always able to hold his temper.
Cross-Refs	Synonym: lose/keep (one’s) cool Compare to: blow (one’s) stack; fly off the handle; see red; hot under the collar

Temper One’s Angry Hold Calm Loop Lose/Hold Suddenly