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单词 spit the dummy
释义

spit the dummy

English

Etymology

Referring to a baby having a tantrum and spitting out its dummy.

Verb

spit the dummy

  1. (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
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