How to Pronounce "get bent out of shape"
expression
GET or GIT BENT OWT uhv SHAYP
get BENT OWT ov SHAYP
Definition
To become very upset or angry, especially about something unimportant or small.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈbɛnt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈʃeɪp
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /bˈɛnt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /ʃˈeɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET or GIT BENT OWT uhv SHAYP
UK
get BENT OWT ov SHAYP
Listen in Context
Don't get bent out of shape if he is late.
She got bent out of shape over a broken mug.
People often get bent out of shape about small mistakes.
Relax, don't get bent out of shape about it—it's not a big deal.