hot and bothered

hot and bothered

1. Anxious or flustered. Don't get all hot and bothered—we'll figure out a solution to the problem before the boss hears about it.
2. In a state of sexual excitement. I can't help it—nerdy guys just get me hot and bothered.
See also: and, bother, hot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

hot and bothered

 
1. Fig. excited; anxious. Now don't get hot and bothered. Take it easy. John is hot and bothered about the tax increase.
2. Fig. amorous; interested in romance or sex. John gets hot and bothered whenever Mary comes into the room. The dog seems hot and bothered. I think it's that time of the year again.
See also: and, bother, hot
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

hot and bothered

In a state of agitated excitement, flustered, as in She was all hot and bothered before her big opening. [c. 1920]
See also: and, bother, hot
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

hot and bothered

If someone gets hot and bothered about something, they become very upset or worried about it. Sir Terence was astonished that everybody had got so hot and bothered about the affair. The boss was asking for you earlier. He sounded hot and bothered. Note: You usually use this expression when you want to suggest that someone is getting upset about something unimportant.
See also: and, bother, hot
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

hot and bothered

in a state of anxiety or physical discomfort, especially as a result of being pressured.
See also: and, bother, hot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(all) hot and ˈbothered

(informal) worried and upset: Ministers are getting all hot and bothered about official secrets getting out. You’re looking a bit hot and bothered. Is everything OK?
See also: and, bother, hot
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

hot and bothered

Informal
In a state of agitated excitement; flustered: all hot and bothered before the opening performance.
See also: and, bother, hot
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • stop (one's) ears
  • stop your ears
  • don't meet trouble halfway
  • halfway
  • slave away
  • slave away at something
  • Charlie
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