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 witnessed grown men have a fit like a 6-year-old because a staff member wouldn’t let them use their cellphone.”

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2022

"I think that the Welsh FAW, certainly for the top three tiers, need to have a fit and proper person's test for ownership of any club," said 62-year-old Bangor 1876 fan Dylan Fernley, Frida's dad.

From BBC • May 23, 2022

“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

Tía Inés will have a fit if I come home smelly again, though.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina