throw a tantrum

Idiom Emotions

Meaning

to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner

Example Sentences

The child threw a tantrum when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.

Related Vocabularies

to send something through the air with force using your hand
An uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child.

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