in a tizzy

in a tizz(y)

In a nervous, confused, agitated, or excited state. He's always in a tizzy before board meetings, so it's going to be a long couple of days. The Internet is in a tizzy over his incoherent tweet. The pop star's fans will be in a tizz when he arrives.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*in a tizzy

Fig. in an excited and confused condition. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) John is in a tizzy because we're an hour late. Mary was in a tizzy when she couldn't find her keys.
See also: tizzy
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in a tizzy

mod. in a state of mental disorder. Fred is all in a tizzy.
See also: tizzy
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • in a tizz(y)
  • tizz
  • be in a tizz(y)
  • be/get in/into a tizzy/tizz
  • tizzy
  • get in(to) a tizz(y)
  • be in a tizzle
  • tizzle
  • tizzle a wild card word for words beginning with
  • get in a tizzle
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