pitch a fit

English

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Verb

pitch a fit

1. (slang) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

   I'd love to stay later, but my mother will pitch a fit if I'm not home by 10.

Synonyms

• have a fit
• throw a fit