throw a fit — to become very angry and lose control; to have a temper tantrum
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to become very angry and lose control; to have a temper tantrum
Pronunciation (IPA): /θroʊ ə fɪt/
Korean meaning: 화를 내며 발작적으로 행동하다, 발끈하다
Korean pronunciation: **쓰로**우 어 **핏**
Example Sentences
- Karen threw a fit when the barista spelled her name wrong on the coffee cup.
- The toddler threw a fit in the grocery store when his mom refused to buy candy.
- My cat throws a fit every time I try to give him a bath.
throw a fit
NOUN//θroʊ ə fɪt//
to become very angry and lose control; to have a temper tantrum
to become very angry and lose control; to have a temper tantrum
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When kids throw a fit, friends won't sit - they split!
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Origin
'fit'은 원래 갑작스러운 발작이나 경련을 의미했는데, 17세기부터 감정의 폭발을 표현하는 데 사용되기 시작했습니다. 'throw'와 결합하여 감정을 던져버리듯 폭발시킨다는 의미가 되었죠.
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“Karen threw a fit when the barista spelled her name wrong on the coffee cup.”
“The toddler threw a fit in the grocery store when his mom refused to buy candy.”
“My cat throws a fit every time I try to give him a bath.”
“Don't throw a fit over such a minor issue.”
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