lose one's temper

phrase

Definition of lose one's tempernext
as in anger
to become very angry He regretted losing his temper over something so small.

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  1. hit the ceiling
  2. fly off the handle
  3. go ballistic
Phrase
  • Her team started where everybody starts, writing a prompt telling the model to act like a teacher, and hit the ceiling fast.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of hit the ceiling
Phrase
  • However, seeing the obviously unwell Jane continually fly off the handle is challenging to watch, especially since her behavior is chalked up to bad nerves and a desperate desire to find a man who will save her from herself.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
  • And the person who flies off the handle potentially will be the loser.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Definition of fly off the handle
Phrase
  • When everything goes ballistic, the film adopts a pace similar to the rollercoaster Italian ghost films of the 1980s.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • The Wolverines faithful in the crowd went ballistic, knowing how much that basket meant considering what UConn has been able to do in this tournament.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of go ballistic
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“Lose one's temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lose%20one%27s%20temper. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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