The origin of the idiom "throw one's toys out of the cot" is not definitively documented, but it is believed to have originated in British English. The expression draws from the image of a young child having a tantrum and throwing their toys out of their cot or crib in frustration. It is commonly employed when someone responds childishly or irrationally to a situation that may not warrant such an extreme response.

What is the origin of the idiom "throw one's toys out of the cot" and when to use it?

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to [throw] {one's} (toys|rattle) out of the cot

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Definizione e significato di "throw one's toys out of the cot"in inglese

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