lose his temper
Fly off handle
To lose his temper is to suddenly become angry, abandoning composure or self-control: He lost his temper when she mentioned his ex-wife.
The phrase works with any possessive—lose my temper, lose her temper, lose their temper.
Temper here refers to emotional equilibrium; losing it means that equilibrium has broken.
- apologiesExpressions of regret
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- shoutingVocally projecting loudly
- criticismJudgment of faults
frustration · regret · resentment · conflict · provocation · short fuse · fly off the handle · stress · storm off · outburst · blow up · disrespect · irritation · exasperation · guilt · rage · snap · seeing red
lose his temperstay calm
Remain unruffled
count to ten · keep it together · turn the other cheek · take a deep breath · shrug it off
lose his temperlet it go
Cease fixating on something
shrug it off · turn the other cheek · keep smiling · roll with the punches
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