throw a fit
phrase
variants
or have a fit
: to express extreme anger
Dad will throw a fit if he finds out.
Don't have a fit if it doesn't turn out as you want.
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“Throw a fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20a%20fit. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.
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