throw (one's) toys out of the pram
throw (one's) toys out of the pram
To behave in a petulantly upset or angry manner; to act like an angry child. Primarily heard in UK. Manchester United's star striker threw his toys out of the pram after he was ejected from the match for biting another player.
See also: of, out, pram, throw, toy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
throw your toys out of the pram
If someone throws their toys out of the pram, they express their anger or disappointment in a childish way. They say he may have thrown his toys out of the pram after being made to report to Smith. Note: Words for names of toys are often used instead of toys with the same meaning. I for one, will certainly not be crying into my beer or throwing my rattle out of the pram. I hope that your girlfriend is prepared to stand up to you as you throw your dummy out of the pram.
See also: of, out, pram, throw, toy
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
throw your toys out of the pram
have a temper tantrum. British informal 2005 Hecklerspray Some might suggest that for Oprah to throw her toys out of the pram because a French woman told her she couldn't look at some clothes comes across as…just a little arrogant.
See also: of, out, pram, throw, toy
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- throw your toys out of the pram
- get (one's) shirt out
- wax angry
- wroth
- get out of my sight
- rile
- be/get riled up
- wax wroth
- frost (someone)
- frosted