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

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