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/
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
💡 Concept
to become very angry and lose control; to have a temper tantrum
🎵 Rhyme
When kids throw a fit, friends won't sit - they split!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/θroʊ ə fɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/θrəʊ ə fɪt/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
hitsitbitsplit
hit
sit
bit
split
🔗Collocations
throw a major fit
throw a complete fit
throw a conniption fit
about to throw a fit
throw an absolute fit
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat throws a fit every time I try to give him a bath.”
“Don't throw a fit over such a minor issue.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
lose one's temperblow upgo ballistichave a meltdownfly off the handle
Antonyms
stay calmkeep coolremain composed
Related
tantrumoutburstragefuryanger
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