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
OrpahAWR-pə (English)Biblical
Winfried-German
Hyatt['haiət]
RodgerRAH-jərEnglish
KarolaKAW-ro-law (Hungarian), kah-RO-lah (German)Hungarian, German
Xaver-German