get (one's) knickers in a knot

get (one's) knickers in a knot

To become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial or unimportant. Primarily heard in UK. Ah, don't get your knickers in a knot, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their knickers in a knot over this election.
See also: get, knickers, knot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get (one's) panties in a bunch
  • get (one's) panties in a knot
  • get (one's) panties in a twist
  • get (one's) shorts in a knot
  • get your knickers in a twist
  • get/have your knickers in a twist
  • get (one's) knickers in a twist
  • don't get your panties in a bunch
  • panties
  • have (one's) knickers in a twist