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Meaning of throw 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.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Suomi reuhata saada sätky

Examples

“I'd love to stay later, but my mother will throw a fit if I'm not home by 10.”
“He will throw a fit if his car breaks down.”
“Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown.”

CEFR level

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

throw a kiss throw a mickey throw a monkey wrench in the works throw a monkey wrench into the works throw a party throw a sickie

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