like a child

like a child

In an immature, petulant, and self-centered manner. You're acting like a child, Sarah! This is just the way the world works—it does not revolve around you! He's a spoiled, entitled jerk who deals with bad news like a child. It's no surprise he threw a tantrum when they said they weren't renewing his contract.

See also: child, like

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