have/throw/pitch a tantrum

phrase

—used to mean a child has an angry outburst or someone who is not a child gets very angry and upset and behaves like a child

When he doesn't get his way, he throws a tantrum.

Examples of have/throw/pitch a tantrum in a Sentence

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Just like Eva, these pups tend to throw a tantrum when things don't go their way, and their intelligence and strong-will can make dealing with them frustrating. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025

They’re filmed by reliable craftsmen like John Glen, Guy Hamilton, and Martin Campbell — workhorse directors who know how to shoot a fight scene, hit a deadline, and not throw a tantrum in the edit bay. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025

And then there’s the extended mid-round break Santi took to throw a tantrum (rightly or wrongly). — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025

To round out the vibe, throw a tantrum until someone gives you a Mountain Dew. — Jen Spyra, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2024

Joe resisted answering any questions about the business and if pressed would throw a tantrum including kicking household objects and throwing tools against the wall. — Peter J Reilly, Forbes, 10 July 2022