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have a tantrum

idiom
Meaning

Alternative form of throw a tantrum.


Examples
SIMPLE

The toddler started to have a tantrum in the store.

CONTEXTUAL

When his parents refused to buy him a toy, the boy began to have a tantrum in the middle of the aisle.

COMPLEX

Despite his age, the spoiled heir would often have a tantrum whenever his demands were not met immediately by his staff.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    throw a tantrum

    To have a temper tantrum; to display a fit of childish anger.

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