temper tantrum

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Speaking to the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper, a military commentator concluded that Trump was "throwing a temper tantrum".

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Mets relief pitcher Jorge López threw a temper tantrum during a blowout loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

“He throws an absolute temper tantrum, talking about revenge,” she said.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

Every time she is caught and punished, she throws a little temper tantrum about how it isn’t “fair” that I get to wear what I want and she can’t.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2023

He looked just like a toddler having a temper tantrum.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer