have a tantrum
Example Sentences
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When his son threatens to have a tantrum, for example, they practise "shaking it out" together - processing the emotions safely.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
There were times early in high school that he got so upset when making a mistake he’d have a tantrum and forget about finishing his assignment.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024
We will all have to hope that somehow he doesn't have a tantrum and upend the whole board.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2018
“If you want me to get up here and have a tantrum, I am not going to do that,” Reese said near the end of his 20-minute news conference.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2017
Only Katherine would have a tantrum in the midst of fleeing for her life.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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