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

See also:

throw (one's) toys out of the pram
throw your toys out of the pram
throw (one's) rattle out of the cot
throw (one's) rattle out of the pram
chuck (one's) toys out of the cot
chuck (one's) toys out of the pram
cot
pram
get (one's) shirt out
wax angry

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