Ela rodou a baiana quando viu o namorado beijando outra.
English translation: she threw a fit when she saw her boyfriend kissing other girl
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|  Selected response from: Paula Góes United Kingdom Local time: 00:56 | ||||||
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| 5 +1 | she threw a fit when she saw her boyfriend kissing other girl |
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| 5 | hit the roof |
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| 4 | flipped out |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1she threw a fit when she saw her boyfriend kissing other girl Explanation: have/throw a fit INFORMAL to become very angry or anxious, often shouting a lot: She'll throw a fit when she sees the mess you've made. Reference: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=94770&dict=CA... |
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hit the roof Explanation: otra opción. |
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flipped out Explanation: Another of the many possibilities for this expression! Others: wigged out, went ballistic, went postal, etc. |
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