lose one's temper

/luz wənz ˈtɛmpər/
/luz wənz ˈtɛmpə/
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Other forms: losing one's temper; loses one's temper; lost one's temper

Definitions of lose one's temper
  1. verb
    get very angry and fly into a rage
    synonyms: blow a fuse, blow one's stack, blow up, combust, flip one's lid, flip one's wig, fly off the handle, go ballistic, have a fit, have kittens, hit the ceiling, hit the roof, throw a fit
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    type of:
    rage
    feel intense anger
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