throw a wobbly

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR C1

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Example

“Dad threw a wobbly when he discovered that the flight had been canceled again.”

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throw wobbly

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throw down the gauntlet Formal · CEFR C1

to challenge an opponent openly and defiantly

throw caution to the wind Neutral · CEFR B2

to act boldly or recklessly without considering the possible consequences

throw it at the wall and see what sticks Informal · CEFR B2

to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work

drive someone up the wall Informal · CEFR B1

to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated

sick and tired Neutral · CEFR B1

extremely annoyed with someone or something and unwilling to tolerate it any longer

add fuel to the fire Neutral · CEFR B2

To make a bad situation or an argument worse.

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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