Throw a fit Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɪt
THROH-uh-FIT
θɹˈəʊ/ /æɪ/ /fˈɪt
th-ROH-uh-FIT
Definition
To suddenly become very angry or upset and show it in an exaggerated or dramatic way, often by yelling or complaining.
Usage & Nuances
'Throw a fit' is informal and often describes children's outbursts, but adults can do it too. 'Throw a tantrum' is a close synonym. It's usually negative or criticizing someone for overreacting.
Spanish: hacer un berrinche - montar una rabietaPortuguese (BR): fazer uma birra - ter um ataque (de raiva)Portuguese (PT): fazer uma birra - ter um ataque (de raiva)Chinese (Simplified): 大发脾气 - 闹情绪Chinese (Traditional): 大發脾氣 - 鬧情緒Hindi: ज़ोर से गुस्सा करना - हंगामा करनाArabic: يفقد أعصابه - يصاب بنوبة غضبBengali: রাগের ঝড় তোলা - চোটপাট করাRussian: устроить истерику - закатить скандалJapanese: かんしゃくを起こす - 激しく怒るVietnamese: nổi cơn thịnh nộ - làm ầm lênKorean: 난리를 치다 - 떼를 쓰다Turkish: kriz geçirmek - tepki göstermek (aşırı) - ortalığı ayağa kaldırmakUrdu: غصہ کا دورہ پڑنا - ہنگامہ کرناIndonesian: mengamuk - marah-marah (berlebihan)
Example Sentences
The child threw a fit when he didn't get candy.
basic
Please don't throw a fit if we are late.
basic
He always throws a fit when it's time for bed.
basic
My boss threw a fit over the late report.
natural
There's no need to throw a fit just because plans changed.
natural
She really threw a fit when her phone died during the call.
natural