get one's panties in a bunch

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get one's panties in a bunch (third-person singular simple present gets one's panties in a bunch, present participle getting one's panties in a bunch, simple past got one's panties in a bunch, past participle (UK) got one's panties in a bunch or (US) gotten one's panties in a bunch)

1. (idiomatic, humorous, informal) Synonym of get one's knickers in a twist
   • 2012 November 4, Jocelyn Samara D., Rain (webcomic), Comic 279 - Panties:

     "I understand what you're trying to say, but the fact that it IS crowded will mean you'll stand out less. So try not to get your panties in a bunch."