spit the dummy
English
Etymology
Referring to a baby having a tantrum and spitting out its dummy.
Verb
spit the dummy
- (idiomatic) To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.
- He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip.
Synonyms
- throw a tantrum
See also
- dummy spit
- have a cow
- throw a hissy fit