The difference between Have a cow and Spit the dummy
When used as verbs, have a cow means to get angry, whereas spit the dummy means to overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Have a cow and Spit the dummy
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Have a cow as a verb (slang):
To get angry; have a fit.
Examples:
"My mom had a cow when I came in late."
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Have a cow as a verb:
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Spit the dummy as a verb (idiomatic):
To overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner.
Examples:
"He'll really spit the dummy when he hears that he's not going on that trip."