in a paddy

in a paddy

Very or unreasonably angry or upset; in an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper. Primarily heard in UK. A: "What's Danny in a paddy about now?" B: "Oh, I wouldn't let him eat a cookie that fell on the floor, that's all."
See also: paddy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • paddy
  • take a fit
  • have a fit
  • have/throw a fit
  • throw a fit
  • pitch a fit
  • have a conniption
  • have a conniption fit
  • have a conniption fit, to