give (someone) fits
To cause someone to become upset, angry, or extremely annoyed. It gives me fits when I see cyclists weaving in and out of traffic like that! I can't believe you dented Mom's new car! It's like you're trying to give her fits. He's a toddler—any little thing could give him fits, so don't be surprised if he freaks out all of a sudden.
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