Knickers in a twist meaning
What does the saying 'Knickers in a twist' mean?
Idiom: Knickers in a twist
Meaning:
When your knickers are in a twist, you are angry and snappish over something trivial. 'Whenever he loses his car keys, he gets his knickers in a twist.'
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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