throw one's toys out of the pram
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Meaning · English
To suddenly become very angry or upset, often in a childish manner
Literally: a child throwing toys out of a stroller
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
When he didn't get his way, he threw his toys out of the pram and stormed out
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “throw one's toys out of the pram” mean?
To suddenly become very angry or upset, often in a childish manner Literally: a child throwing toys out of a stroller
Is “throw one's toys out of the pram” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.