be in a flap
(redirected from are in a flap)be in a flap
To be in a state of panic or frenzy. Mom's in a flap about this dinner party, so you better go help her.
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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 cucumberFarlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017