Panic stations

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noun

A situation of anxiety or fear due to some emergency.

When the boss found out about the lost contract, it was panic stations.
Visual representation of "panic stations" - A situation of anxiety or fear due to some emergency

Often appears as...

  • be panic stations
  • cause panic stations

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "panic stations"
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Emergency Response

Used to describe immediate reactions to sudden, urgent situations.

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We hit panic stations when the fire alarm sounded.
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Figurative Use

The phrase 'panic stations' is not literal but indicates high stress.

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It's panic stations for students during final exams.
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Hyperbole

Often used to exaggerate a reaction for effect, not a real panic.

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She declared it was panic stations when she couldn't find her keys.
Visual representation of the word "Panic stations"

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