Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to lose your temper
idiom
/tuː luːz jʊə ˈtɛmpə/
Definition
To become very angry, often suddenly.
Examples
- She tends to lose her temper when people interrupt her while speaking.
- After waiting for over an hour, he finally lost his temper and left the meeting.
- It’s important to remain calm and not to lose your temper in stressful situations.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where someone becomes so angry that they may act out or say things they later regret.
Synonyms
- get angry
- blow up
- fly off the handle
- lose one’s cool
