Hold your temper Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɛmpɝ
HOHLD yor TEM-per
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /tˈɛmpɐ
HOHLD yaw TEM-puh
Definition
To stay calm and not get angry, even if you are upset or annoyed.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression, mostly used when advising someone not to get angry. It is often used with 'try to' or 'please' ('Try to hold your temper'). Related phrases: 'lose your temper' (get angry), 'keep your cool'.
Spanish: controlar tu temperamento - mantener la calmaPortuguese (BR): controlar seu temperamento - manter a calmaPortuguese (PT): controlar o teu temperamento - manter a calmaChinese (Simplified): 克制脾气 - 保持冷静Chinese (Traditional): 剋制脾氣 - 保持冷靜Hindi: अपने ग़ुस्से को काबू में रखनाArabic: تماسك غضبك - كتم غضبكBengali: মেজাজ নিয়ন্ত্রণ রাখা - রাগ সামলানোRussian: сдерживать свой характер - держать себя в рукахJapanese: 感情を抑える - 怒りを抑えるVietnamese: giữ bình tĩnh - kiềm chế cơn giậnKorean: 화를 참다 - 감정을 억누르다Turkish: sinirlerine hakim olmakUrdu: اپنا غصہ قابو میں رکھناIndonesian: menahan emosi - menahan amarah
Example Sentences
It's important to hold your temper in a difficult situation.
basic
She tried to hold her temper when the kids were noisy.
basic
Can you hold your temper during the meeting?
basic
I know it's tough, but try to hold your temper with your boss.
natural
He couldn’t hold his temper and shouted at the referee.
natural
If you can hold your temper, you'll handle stressful situations much better.
natural