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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Anabela-Portuguese
Aldegondaahl-də-KHAWN-dahDutch
ZanderZAN-dərEnglish (Modern)
DwightDWIETEnglish
KingaKEEN-gah (Polish), KEEN-gaw (Hungarian)Polish, Hungarian
Marsaili-Scottish