throw a tantrum

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throw a tantrum (third-person singular simple present throws a tantrum, present participle throwing a tantrum, simple past threw a tantrum, past participle thrown a tantrum)

1. (idiomatic) To have a temper tantrum; to display a fit of childish anger.

   Synonym: (UK) throw a wobbly

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