get (one's) panties in a bunch



get (one's) panties in a bunch

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 bunch, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their panties in a bunch over this election.
See also: bunch, get, panties

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DuŠIca-Serbian
Aubery['ɔ:bri]
DriscollDRIS-kəlEnglish (Rare), Irish
Azaria-Biblical
Massoud-Persian
Yaffe-Hebrew