Temper, temper, there is no need to shout at me.
temper temper
idiomUsed to tell someone to mind their (bad) temper
When the child started throwing his toys in anger, his mother calmly said, temper, temper.
As the debate grew heated and his voice rose, his colleague leaned over and whispered, temper, temper, to remind him to maintain his composure.
Last updated April 17, 2026