have a fit
Example Sentences
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So I continued with my own research, calling someone I was sure would have a fit about the idea: Los Angeles County Hispanic Republican Club President David Hernandez.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“I knew people were going to have a fit, and they did, and he just did it anyway,” said New York City Council member Gale Brewer, speaking of Iweala.
From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023
“Who’d have a fit? Nobody but Alfred, and I didn’t know you’d gotten afraid of him yet! I say, just let’s! We’ll have a race, and then come right back.”
From Slate • Nov. 25, 2018
A friend of the couple, Sam Hobson, said Ms Sturgess had appeared to have a fit and was "foaming at the mouth".
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2018
“Please, Miss Skeeter. Miss Leefolt have a fit if she find you giving me cash,” Aibileen whispers.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
