Temper tantrum vs outburst of anger
Hello!
I'd like to ask you if "temper tantrums" and "outburst of anger" mean the same, or if there any difference between them.
While looking for the answer, I came across another expession "hissy fit". Is it mainly AmE expression?
Thank you
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We use "temper tantrum" to refer to a small child who is screaming, yelling, jumping up and down, etc. to express anger or discontent. It is an insult to use the phrase about an adult.
- We use "temper tantrum" to refer to a small child who is screaming, yelling, jumping up and down, etc.
- to express anger or discontent.
- It is an insult to use the phrase about an adult.
- If someone says that an adult is having or throwing a temper tantrum, the implication is that the person is behaving in a juvenile manner.
- "Hissy fit" makes light of the person's reaction or show of anger.
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We use "temper tantrum" to refer to a small child who is screaming, yelling, jumping up and down, etc. to express anger or discontent. It is an insult to use the phrase about an adult. If someone says that an adult is having or throwing a temper tantrum, the implication is that the person is behaving in a juvenile manner. "Hissy fit" makes light of the person's reaction or show of anger. It di
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