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
Lieven-Flemish
RachaelRAY-chəlEnglish
Iola-English
Angelicaan-JEL-i-kə (English), ahn-JE-lee-kah (Italian)English, Italian, Romanian, Literature
Tatenda-Southern African, Shona
Yama-Hinduism