have a tantrum
Example Sentences
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There were times early in high school that he got so upset when making a mistake he’d have a tantrum and forget about finishing his assignment.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
We will all have to hope that somehow he doesn't have a tantrum and upend the whole board.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2018
“If you want me to get up here and have a tantrum, I am not going to do that,” Reese said near the end of his 20-minute news conference.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2017
But don't have a tantrum; instead just explain to everyone that you want the nickname to be used only by your nephew, since you know he will eventually get the hang of your real name.
From Slate • Dec. 10, 2013
He had planned to save his parents’ juice until he was desperate, but Abby was thirsty and she would be certain to have a tantrum if she didn’t get something to drink.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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