Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-get-your-knickers-in-a-twist
idiom
/tə ɡɛt jɔr ˈnɪkəz ɪn ə twɪst/
Definition
To become overly upset or agitated about something that is not very important.
Examples
- Don’t get your knickers in a twist over a small mistake at work.
- She tends to get her knickers in a twist whenever plans change at the last minute.
- It’s not worth getting your knickers in a twist; just relax and go with the flow.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation in which someone is reacting with unnecessary emotion or drama, particularly over trivial issues.
Synonyms
- to get worked up
- to get upset
- to get flustered
