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
Dewey['dju:i]
Andriyahn-DREEYUkrainian
Janelejə-NELEnglish (Rare)
Barrfhionn-Irish
AndersAHN-desh (Swedish), AHN-ders (Swedish, Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Regula-German (Swiss), Late Roman