Idioms

panties

Also found in: Dictionary, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

don't get your panties in a bunch

slang Don't become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial, unimportant, or easily resolved. Primarily heard in US. Ah, don't get your panties in a bunch. I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! All right, all right—don't get your panties in a bunch. I'm sure we'll find a solution to this problem. Would you calm down? This really isn't a big deal, so don't get your panties in a bunch.
See also: bunch, get, panties

get (one's) panties in a bunch

To become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial or unimportant. Primarily heard in US. Ah, don't get your panties in a bunch, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their panties in a bunch over this election. A: "Oh no, our picnic is ruined!" B: "It'll stop raining soon—don't get your panties in a bunch."
See also: bunch, get, panties

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. 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. A: "Oh no, our picnic is ruined!" B: "It'll stop raining soon—don't get your panties in a knot."
See also: get, knot, panties

get (one's) panties in a twist

To become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial or unimportant. Primarily heard in US. Ah, don't get your panties in a twist, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their panties in a twist over this election. A: "Oh no, our picnic is ruined!" B: "It'll stop raining soon—don't get your panties in a twist."
See also: get, panties, twist

get (one's) panties in a wad

slang To become overly upset or emotional over something, especially that which is trivial or unimportant. Ah, don't get your panties in a wad, I'll have the car back by tomorrow morning! In my opinion, people are getting their panties in a wad over this election. A: "Oh no, our picnic is ruined!" B: "It'll stop raining soon—don't get your panties in a wad."
See also: get, panties, wad
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
See also:
References in periodicals archive
Directed by debutant director Madhav Mehta, Kasturba Panda Pantie has been adapted from Hollywood actor Steve Martin's The Underpants .
Mrs Panda gets her knickers in a twist
The machine-washable panties feature patented OQUOS technology that's designed to wick away and absorb up to an ounce of moisture and deodorize for a fresh feeling all day long, the company says.
Light incontinence segment goes mainstream
Howard Rosenblum, Peter Pacfir and Dan Lipton of the Kaufman Organization represented Panties Plus.
Showroom a big Plus for Panties co
First, wash and dry panties Put a piece of cardboard inside panty to separate front from back.
GL Knock-offs! You can go to the mall and blow beaucoup bucks on holiday prezzies. Or hang onto the bulk of your allowance by doing it yourself for a fraction of the $. Think inspiration, not imitation!
Nab a pair of Spanx Power Panties, pounds 20, at www.figleaves.com
it's all about control; happening
At 50, I now always know where my panties are, but the Spears tempest in a lingerie drawer really did set me thinking about why anyone cares whether a 25-year-old is wearing panties.
Oops, she did it again: going without panties wasn't Britney's first mistake
She added: "Pink Panties is a wonderful sexy cabaret with a burlesque theme.
So pretty in their PINK Panties!
Our leaders will not allow themselves to be subjected to discussions about the color of their peer's panties in an educational forum by a male machinist.
A very different national strategy: what do colored panties have to do with patient safety?
"Campus police, who allowed a bra and panties to sit on the statue for several days the week before, saw fit to tear down our display within two hours," DiClementi said.
Panties OK, condoms not
Dear Miriam I 'M 2 4 and my boyfriend recently confessed to me he likes to wear women's panties. He prefers the silky kind which he says feel much nicer against his skin than cotton boxer shorts.
Miriam: HE'S SEXY IN PANTIES
Dressed for ease of use, they wear heels and thigh-highs or, elsewhere, panties around their knees.
Jockum Nordstrom: Moderna Museet
Guards caused outrage this month when they gave bras and panties to a killer because he wanted to be a woman.
Bronson's rage over jail undies
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.