throw a wobbly
To throw a tantrum.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The toddler threw a wobbly because he wanted more candy.”
“When the manager announced the new weekend hours, several employees threw a wobbly in the meeting room.”
“The lead actor threw a wobbly when he discovered his dressing room lacked the specific flowers he had requested in his contract.”
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lock someone up and throw away the key
To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.
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stone's throw
A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.
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throw a bone to
To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.
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throw a fit
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
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throw a kiss
To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.
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throw a monkey wrench in the works
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
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throw a monkey wrench into the works
Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.
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throw a spanner in the works
To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
Last updated August 10, 2026