get one's knickers in a twist

idiom

British, informal
: to become upset about something that is not very important
Don't get your knickers in a twist: I'll be ready in a minute!

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“Get one's knickers in a twist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20one%27s%20knickers%20in%20a%20twist. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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