throw a fit

throw a fit

To become very or unreasonably angry or upset; to have an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper. My mom's going to throw a fit when she sees what happened to the car! I was so embarrassed when Danny started throwing a fit in the grocery store.

See also: fit, throw

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have/throw a ˈfit

(informal) become very excited or angry: Your father will throw a fit when he sees you’ve broken yet another window!

See also: fit, have, throw

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throw a fit

tv. to have a display of bad temper. I knew you’d throw a fit when I told you.

See also: fit, throw

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