| Phrase/Idiom | throw a wobbly / wobbler |
|---|---|
| Definition | When someone, usually a capricious person, throws a wobbly or wobbler, they have a fit of nerves or bad temper and lose all self-control. |
| Example | She is the sort of woman to throw a wobbly if she doesn’t have a clean skirt. |
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