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to pitch a fit
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to react with anger or frustration, often through an outburst
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What does "to pitch a fit" mean in emotional slang?
The phrase "to pitch a fit" means to have an angry, loud, or dramatic outburst, usually over something minor or frustrating. The structure uses "pitch," meaning to throw or put forward, and "fit," referring to an episode of uncontrolled emotion. It is commonly used to describe someone complaining, yelling, or reacting excessively when upset.
Examples
I'd love to stay later, but my mother will pitch a fit if I'm not home by 10.
