throw a fit

idiom

variants or have a fit
: to express extreme anger
Dad will throw a fit if he finds out.
Don't have a fit if it doesn't turn out as you want.

Examples of throw a fit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many Texans might throw a fit if a bean gets anywhere near their chili. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 That afternoon, fickle diva Venus throws a fit on Pluto, which is simply trying to mind its own business. Jennifer Culp, Them, 13 Sep. 2024 Between the lines: Economist Justin Wolfers compares the gyrations of the stock market in recent days to a toddler throwing a fit. Neil Irwin, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024 Deadpool is throwing a fit after failing to win his ex back from her new boyfriend, and Wolverine intervenes. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 July 2024 Although few things could top Tom Hanks' niece throwing a fit after being eliminated first on season 2, season 3 kicked off Wednesday with another contestant totally losing it on a hot mic. Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 11 July 2024 Last week when the U.S. took the highly unusual step at the United Nations of allowing passage of a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, Netanyahu threw a fit. Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024 He was censured twice for, among other things, threatening to sic county inspectors on a gas station owner and throwing a fit at Legoland, which led to his later conviction for disorderly conduct. Luke Nozicka, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 Rapaport hilariously threw a fit at being eliminated, which host Nick Cannon could not stop laughing about. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2023

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“Throw a fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20a%20fit. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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