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temper temper

idiom
Meaning

Used to tell someone to mind their (bad) temper


Examples
SIMPLE

Temper, temper, there is no need to shout at me.

CONTEXTUAL

When the child started throwing his toys in anger, his mother calmly said, temper, temper.

COMPLEX

As the debate grew heated and his voice rose, his colleague leaned over and whispered, temper, temper, to remind him to maintain his composure.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    keep one's temper

    To remain calm; to avoid becoming angry or annoyed.

  2. 02

    lose one's temper

    To become angry or annoyed.

  3. 03

    short temper

    The personality trait of being quick to anger.

Last updated April 17, 2026