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