tempers flare

Examples (10)

• Tempers flared as the traffic jam became worse.
• Tempers often flare when people are tired and stressed.
• During the negotiation, tempers flared over the contract details.
• We watched tempers flare on the pitch after the controversial call.
• The extreme heat caused tempers to flare among the waiting crowd.
• Tempers flared at the community meeting regarding the new policy.
• Police intervened when tempers flared between the two drivers.
• Do not let tempers flare over such a small misunderstanding.
• Tempers flared in parliament during the heated debate on taxes.
• Tempers quickly flared when the passengers learned the flight was cancelled.