Keep (one's) temper In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "keep (one's) temper", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-21 10:07

Meaning of Keep (one's) temper

Synonyms:

hold one's temper , keep one's cool/composure

Keep (one's) temper phrase

Opposite meaning phrase: lose one's temper.

To keep one's feelings of anger or sadness under control. 

He kept his temper when he saw his girl cuddling another guy.

She must be good at keeping her temper. If I were her, I would tear him limb from limb.

Some players couldn't keep their tempers and charged at their opponents.

Other phrases about:

calm your tits

Used to advise somebody to calm down 

as calm as a toad in the sun
very calm and content in situations that aren't ideal.
(as) gentle as a lamb

Used to describe someone kind, calm and pleasant

have/keep your wits about you

To stay calm in a difficult situation and react to unexpected things quickly

take (something) down a thousand

Used to say that someone should cool down or calm down

Grammar and Usage of Keep (one's) temper

Verb Forms

  • kept (one's) temper
  • keeping (one's) temper

The verb "keep" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Keep (one's) temper

This phrase was formed based on the meaning of the noun "temper".
 

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