Asked in: SSC MTS 2025
throw a hissy fit in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2025 Idioms & Phrases
From the alternatives given below, choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'throw a hissy fit'.
Answer & explanation
Answer: D) To become very or unreasonably angry or upset; to have an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper
Correct Answer: To become very or unreasonably angry or upset; to have an outburst of rage, frustration, or ill temper (Option 4)
'Throw a hissy fit' means to have a sudden, intense, and often childish outburst of anger or frustration over something relatively minor. It describes an unreasonably angry or upset reaction.
Why the other options are wrong:
Option 1 - This describes expressing despair through gestures, not an angry outburst.
Option 2 - Putting someone in prison is completely unrelated to the idiom.
Option 3 - Causing nervousness or agitation describes being unsettled, not necessarily an outburst of anger.
throw a hissy fit – questions
Has throw a hissy fit been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – throw a hissy fit has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025.