have hysterics

have hysterics

To become very angry or overly emotional. Don't have hysterics—I wasn't trying to insult you.
See also: have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have hyˈsterics

(spoken) be extremely upset and angry: My mum’ll have hysterics when she sees the colour of my hair.
See also: have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • (I've) got to go
  • save someone's skin
  • (Have you) been OK?
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • pillow-biter
  • let something drop
References in classic literature
"You'll find out if you work him into a tantrum after this--but at any rate you've given him something to have hysterics about, and I'm glad of it."
Secret Garden
She could love, and hate, maybe have hysterics; and she could certainly be jealous, as she was jealous now, uttering her last sobs in his arms.
Martin Eden
The other problem is that I now have a girlfriend and she is expecting and although she knows I see my daughter, I think she'd have hysterics if she heard myex was having another by me.
JustJoan: Should I give her another child?