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pitch a fit

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.
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See also

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

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