How to Pronounce "get your knickers in a twist"
expression
GET yer NIK-urz in uh TWIST
get yaw NIK-uhz in a TWIST
Definition
This British informal expression means to become upset, worried, or angry about something unimportant or minor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɪkɝz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtwɪst
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɪkəz/ /ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /twˈɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET yer NIK-urz in uh TWIST
UK
get yaw NIK-uhz in a TWIST
Listen in Context
Don't get your knickers in a twist. It's just a small mistake.
She got her knickers in a twist when the train was late.
There's no need to get your knickers in a twist over this.
Look, before you get your knickers in a twist, let's check the facts.