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Meaning of pitch a fit | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

slang

Examples

“I'd love to stay later, but my mother will pitch a fit if I'm not home by 10.”

“So if you go to CVS to cash in on the Venus Razor BOGO deal and you discover that other shoppers have beat you to it and the shelves are empty, instead of pitching a fit, you can kindly ask a cashier or store manager to give you a rain check.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

pitch a tantrum pitch a tent pitch and pay pitch around pitch camp pitch in