throw a wobbly
Have a fit
To throw a wobbly is British slang for having a sudden tantrum or emotional outburst, typically over something minor: She threw a wobbly when they ran out of her favorite tea.
The phrase suggests childish overreaction—losing composure in a way that seems disproportionate to the cause.
Also appears as throw a wobbler.
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- fussAgitated, unnecessary concern
- outburstSudden emotional release
- kick offInitiate an activity
go ballistic · lose one's temper · have a fit · agitation · anger · bother · blow up · blow a fuse · hysteria · have a meltdown · outcry · meltdown · sulk · stomp · storm off · fury · lash out · flare-up
emotional composure
throw a wobblystay calm
Remain unruffled
keep one's cool · keep calm · stay cool · hold it together · keep one's head
throw, throws, threw, thrown, throwing, thrower, wobble, wobbles, wobbled