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Idiom keep one's temper and hold one's temper Theme: ANGER not to get angry; to hold back an expression of anger.She should have learned to keep her temper when she was a child.Sally got thrown off the team because she couldn't hold her temper.
hold (one's) temperTo refrain from becoming angered, enraged, or upset due to some provocation; to maintain control of one's composure despite being angry or upset. You're a good driver, but if you don't do a better job of holding your temper when other drivers make mistakes, you're going to end up causing a crash some day. It's hard to hold my temper with the kids after being kept awake by them all night long. hold one's temperAlso, keep one's temper. Refrain from expressing violent anger, maintain composure or poise. For example, Billy has to learn to hold his temper when he's frustrated, or If the chairman can keep his temper, the matter will get settled. [c. 1700] For an antonym, see lose one's temper. |