have a fit
To experience an epileptic seizure.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The dog might have a fit if he hears loud fireworks.”
“The doctor explained that the patient could have a fit if he forgets to take his daily medication.”
“Witnessing the sudden collapse, the bystanders were terrified as the man began to have a fit on the station platform.”
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canary fit
A highly emotional state of distress, anger, etc.
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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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fits and starts
Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.
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if the shoe fits
Ellipsis of if the shoe fits, wear it.
Last updated August 10, 2026