throw a wobbler

throw a wobbler

To suddenly become very upset or intensely angry and make a big display of it. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. John threw a wobbler at work after the boss criticized his report. Needless to say, he won't be coming back in on Monday.
See also: throw, wobbler
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • wobbler
  • chuck a wobbly
  • fierce
  • garter
  • have (one's) guts for garters
  • have somebody's guts for garters
  • have someone's guts for garters
  • burst forth
  • fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc.
  • (one's) heart out
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If mine throw a wobbler, they go under my arm and straight to the car.
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