temper tantrum
Example Sentences
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She said that, while they were alone, she tried to speak to him about "bringing everything up" with the onscreen experts but he "threw a temper tantrum and threatened to leave".
From BBC ● May 18, 2026
“He throws an absolute temper tantrum, talking about revenge,” she said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
Every time she is caught and punished, she throws a little temper tantrum about how it isn’t “fair” that I get to wear what I want and she can’t.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2023
“Just throwing a temper tantrum and stomping your feet — frankly, not only is it wrong — it’s just pathetic.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
She described how their team of Greeks and Romans had come together, and how Hercules had thrown a temper tantrum when he found out Hera was behind it.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
