hissy fit
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hissy fits
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发脾气, 发飙
an outburst of anger or frustration, often characterized by uncontrollable emotional and irrational behavior
The origin of the phrase "hissy fit" is believed to be rooted in American slang, particularly in the Southern United States. It emerged in the early 20th century and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It can be used to depict someone throwing a tantrum, shouting, crying, or engaging in other attention-seeking behavior. The term is frequently employed in a somewhat lighthearted or humorous manner, often with a touch of criticism or mockery, to highlight the excessive and irrational nature of the emotional outburst.
- When I told my little sister she couldn't have a second scoop of ice cream, she threw a hissy fit complete with tears and stomping feet.
当我告诉我妹妹她不能吃第二勺冰淇淋时，她大发雷霆，又哭又跺脚。
- The customer became increasingly demanding and threw a hissy fit when she was informed that the item she wanted was out of stock.
顾客变得越来越苛刻，当她得知想要的商品缺货时，大发雷霆。
- The actor stormed off the set in a hissy fit after a minor wardrobe malfunction, causing a temporary delay in filming.
在一次轻微的服装故障后，演员大发雷霆离开了片场，导致拍摄暂时延迟。
- My boss had a hissy fit when she discovered a typo in the report, even though it was a minor error easily fixable.
我的老板在发现报告中的一个打字错误时大发脾气，尽管那是一个很容易纠正的小错误。
- The toddler threw a hissy fit in the grocery store aisle, screaming and throwing items from the shelves, much to the embarrassment of the parents.
这个小孩在杂货店的过道上发脾气，尖叫着从架子上扔东西，让父母非常尴尬。