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canary fit

idiom

A highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.


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  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    cat that ate the canary

    A person who appears self-satisfied or smug, especially while concealing something mischievous, prohibited, or private.

  3. 03

    fit for a king

    Lavish; luxurious.

  4. 04

    fit out

    To provide a thing, a group, a person or oneself with requisites; to kit out.

  5. 05

    fit the bill

    To satisfy a need; to serve a purpose; to fulfill specified requirements.

  6. 06

    fit to be tied

    Very agitated or distressed; also, very angry; enraged, furious.

  7. 07

    fit to wake the dead

    At a very high volume; extremely loudly.

  8. 08

    have a fit

    To experience an epileptic seizure.

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