throw a mickey
Australian slang for having a tantrum — losing emotional control in a dramatic, usually childish way.
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Australian slang for having a tantrum — losing emotional control in a dramatic, usually childish way. The phrase carries the same meaning as 'throw a wobbly' in British English or 'throw a fit.' Typically used about adults behaving with childlike petulance, though it can describe actual children too. The 'mickey' element is of uncertain origin but adds a distinctly Australian flavor.
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(AU) To have a tantrum.
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