单词 | to pitch a fit |
释义 | > as lemmasto pitch a fit (also hissy, etc.) P5. colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). to pitch a fit (also hissy, etc.): to display anger, esp. in an exaggerated or unreasonable manner; to throw a tantrum. Cf. throw v.1 34b. ΚΠ 1950 Lima (Ohio) News 22 June 1/6 She pitched a fit one day when my hands were chapped and I let the dishes go. 1970 L. Meriwether Daddy was Number Runner (1986) 133 I knew she wasn't about to pitch no fit. 1992 C. McCarthy All Pretty Horses (1993) i. 72 Rawlins will pitch a pure hissy when he sees you. 2002 Horse & Rider Sept. 28/1 My..filly pitches a fit when I try to ride her separately from her pasturemate. < as lemmas |
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