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dummy spit

idiom

The act of overreacting (as an adult) to a situation childishly, in an angry or frustrated manner.


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  1. 01

    chew the meat and spit out the bones

    To take in a great deal of information and selectively disregard some of it as invalid or inapplicable.

  2. 02

    dummy run

    A trial or practice before the real attempt.

  3. 03

    spit feathers

    To feel very thirsty.

  4. 04

    spit in the ocean

    A very small or insignificant amount; something of little importance.

  5. 05

    spit in the wind

    Alternative form of piss in the wind.

  6. 06

    spit into the wind

    Alternative form of piss in the wind.

  7. 07

    spit nails

    To speak or sputter in a very angry manner.

  8. 08

    spit on

    To show contempt for someone or something.

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