canary fit
idiomA highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.
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canary in a coal mine
Something whose sensitivity to adverse conditions makes it a useful early indicator of such conditions; something which warns of the coming of a greater danger or trouble by a deterioration in its health or welfare.
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cat that ate the canary
A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.
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fit for a king
Lavish; luxurious.
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fit out
To provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.
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fit the bill
To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.
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fit to be tied
Very agitated or distressed; also, very angry; enraged, furious.
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fit to wake the dead
At a very high volume; extremely loudly.
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have a fit
To experience an epileptic seizure.