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keep one's temper

idiom
Meaning

To remain calm; to avoid becoming angry or annoyed.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is hard to keep your temper when people are rude.

CONTEXTUAL

The customer was shouting, but the manager managed to keep his temper and resolve the issue calmly.

COMPLEX

Despite the relentless provocation from his political rivals, the diplomat maintained his composure and managed to keep his temper throughout the entire debate.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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