The difference between Spit the dummy and Throw a tantrum

When used as verbs, spit the dummy means to overreact (as an adult) to a situation, in an angry and childish manner, whereas throw a tantrum means to have a temper tantrum.


check bellow for the other definitions of Spit the dummy and Throw a tantrum

  1. 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."

  1. Throw a tantrum as a verb (idiomatic):

    To have a temper tantrum; to display a fit of childish anger.