throw a fit
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throw a fit
verb throws a fit · throwing a fit · threw a fit · thrown a fit
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To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
I'd love to stay later, but my mother will throw a fit if I'm not home by 10.
Similar: have a fit, pitch a fit
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title = {throw a fit},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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