Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

give-a-person-a-fit

idiomatic expression
/ɡɪv ə ˈpɜrsən ə fɪt/
Definition
To cause someone to become very upset or angry.
Examples
  • If you keep ignoring her calls, you’re going to give her a fit.
  • The news of the sudden changes gave the entire team a fit.
  • When he saw the mess in the kitchen, it nearly gave him a fit!
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where someone’s emotions are heightened to the point of frustration or rage, typically as a response to a specific event or provocation.
Synonyms
  • make someone angry
  • drive someone crazy
  • upset someone