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