The difference between Go ape and Lose one's temper
When used as verbs, go ape means to become wildly excited or enthusiastic, whereas lose one's temper means to become angry or annoyed.
check bellow for the other definitions of Go ape and Lose one's temper
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Go ape as a verb (slang):
To become wildly excited or enthusiastic.
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Go ape as a verb (slang):
To become very angry.
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Lose one's temper as a verb (intransitive, idiomatic):
To become angry or annoyed.
Examples:
"When my dad found out I had failed the exams, he completely lost his temper."
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