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Have a cow Meaning in English

expression

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkaʊ
HAV-uh-KOW
hæv/ /æɪ/ /kˈaʊ
HAV-uh-KOW

释义

To become very upset, angry, or overreact, usually about something small or unimportant.

用法与细微差别

This is an informal, slightly humorous American expression, often said to calm someone or reassure them not to overreact, e.g., 'Don't have a cow.' It does not literally mean anything about cows.

例句

Don't have a cow, it's just a mistake.

basic

My dad had a cow when he saw my test score.

basic

Please don't have a cow over this tiny problem.

basic

Whenever his phone breaks, he totally has a cow.

natural

Chill out, don't have a cow just because we're running a little late.

natural

If your boss has a cow, just apologize and move on.

natural