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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vasya-Russian
CarpusKAHR-pəs (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
Ante (2)-Frisian
Back[bæk]
Suzanne[su:'zæn]
Hezekiahhez-ə-KIE-ə (English)Biblical