Don’t get worked up or upset; calm down
Don’t Get Your Knickers in a Twist
Example Sentences
"Don't get your knickers in a twist about it!"
"There's no need to get your knickers in a twist."
Etymology & History
British expression from the mid-20th century. "Knickers" are women's underwear; the image is of becoming tangled or agitated.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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