be extremely angry or upset · freak out
Imagine your friend just found out their favorite coffee shop ran out of their special seasonal latte. Instead of being mildly disappointed, they start ranting about how their day is ruined and it's the worst thing ever! 😱 That's when they're 'having a cow'! It's for when someone gets disproportionately upset about something relatively small, often with a dramatic display of anger or frustration.
💡 **Fun Fact!** This idiom is quite informal and often used with a touch of humor or exaggeration. You might say "Don't have a cow!" to tell someone to calm down and not overreact, or "She had a cow when I told her I broke her mug!" to describe an over-the-top reaction. It implies a dramatic outburst, so save it for those big (or comically big) emotional reactions! 🐮
Your friend is screaming because their internet went out for 5 minutes right before an important online meeting. Which English expression best describes their reaction? A. to feel at ease B. to have a cow C. to not bat an eye