lose one's temper
Fly off handle
To lose one's temper is to suddenly become angry, especially after trying to stay calm: I finally lost my temper and told him exactly what I thought.
The phrase implies a breaking point—patience runs out and composure gives way to visible frustration or rage.
Someone with a short fuse loses their temper easily.
- lash outAttack abruptly in anger
- shoutLoud vocal outburst
- raise one's voiceSpeak more loudly
- go ballisticLose temper violently
- furyIntense violent anger
yell · rage · wrath · fly off the handle · snap · blow a fuse · boil over · throw a fit · have a meltdown · short fuse · frustration · annoyance · volatile · blow one's top · explode · angry outburst · aggravation · blow up
emotional control
lose one's temperkeep one's cool
Maintain emotional control
stay calm · keep one's head · hold it together · turn the other cheek · hold one's tongue