be in a flap (about something)

be in a flap (about something)

To be in a state of panic or frenzy (because of some source of worry or annoyance). Mom's in a flap about this dinner party, so you better go help her. My manager always seems to be in a flap. I wish that he would learn to chill out sometimes! He's always in a flap about the most trifling things. I wish that he would learn to chill out sometimes!

See also: flap

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be in/get into a ˈflap

(informal) be in/get into a state of worry or excitement: Julia’s getting into a real flap about her exams. OPPOSITE: (as) cool as a cucumber

See also: flap, get

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