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chuck (one's) toys out of the cot

To behave in a petulantly upset or angry manner; to act like an angry child. Primarily heard in UK. Manchester United's star striker chucked his toys out of the cot after he was ejected from the match for biting another player. Tom always chucks his toys out of the cot like a big baby whenever the boss doesn't go along with one of his ideas. Any time I beat my brother at anything, he chucks his toys out of the cot. Like, get over it, loser!
See also: chuck, cot, of, out, toy

throw (one's) rattle out of the cot

To behave in a petulantly upset or angry manner; to act like an angry child. Primarily heard in UK. Manchester United's star striker threw his rattle out of the cot after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.
See also: cot, of, out, rattle, throw

throw (one's) toys out of the cot

To behave in a petulantly upset or angry manner; to act like an angry child. Primarily heard in UK. Manchester United's star striker threw his toys out of the cot after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.
See also: cot, of, out, throw, toy
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