throw a tantrum



throw a tantrum

to have a temper tantrum; to put on an active display of childish temper. I never dreamed that Bob would throw a tantrum right there in the department store. You must be so embarrassed!
See also: tantrum, throw

throw a (temper) tantrum

to become very angry and unreasonable When you are a grown-up, you don't throw a tantrum if something offends you, you discuss it.
Usage notes: usually the anger is expressed by shouting and crying
See also: tantrum, throw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Atkey['ætki]
Sheard-English (Rare)
Wincentyveen-TSEN-tiPolish
Gigizhee-ZHEEFrench
KerİM-Turkish
Louiza-Greek