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hold one's temper



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Also, 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 .

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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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