His short temper often got him into trouble at work.
quick temper
Frequency:
60
%
He had a quick temper, but he also forgave easily.
foul temper
Frequency:
45
%
She was known for her foul temper, especially when she was stressed.
violent temper
Frequency:
35
%
His violent temper scared those around him.
Idiomatic Expressions for bad temper
Phrase: fly off the handle
Meaning: to suddenly become very angry or lose control
Usage: She flew off the handle when he accidentally spilled his drink on her.