* When she found out her car had been towed, she had a conniption and started yelling at the parking attendant.
* My grandfather had a conniption when he realized he'd lost his lucky penny.
* The news of the company's bankruptcy sent the stock market into a conniption.
* When the dog chewed up the new rug, my mom threw a conniption.
* I almost had a conniption when I realized I had forgotten my passport at the airport.
Note: "Conniption" is an informal word, often used humorously. It usually refers to a sudden fit of anger, anxiety, or frustration.