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tempers fray

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tempers fray

if tempers fray among a group of people, they all become angry. Tempers frayed when, after waiting for hours, we were told there were no tickets left.

See also: fray, temper

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tell time
tell where to get off
tell you what
tell-tale
telling
temper

tempers fray
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tempt
tempt fate
tempt fate/providence
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