Get your knickers in a twist

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Informal Use

This phrase is casual and might be inappropriate in formal or serious situations.

At the family dinner, my uncle told me not to get my knickers in a twist over the burnt turkey.

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British Origin

It's a British phrase, so it's more recognizable and acceptable in the UK than other English-speaking regions.

When I studied in London, I often heard people say 'Don't get your knickers in a twist.'

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Mild Ridicule

The phrase can express mild mockery, suggesting that someone's reaction is unreasonable.

She's always getting her knickers in a twist over minor delays.