Learn English – What does “get in a flap” mean

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I came across the passage "My mum would get in a flap…", so I wonder: what does "get in a flap" mean?

I've found that "flap" means, as a noun: 'An excited state of agitation'. Of course, there are other meanings, but I found this one to be the nearest in context. I still can't quite figure out the correct explanation though.

Best Answer

To

get in a flap

is to be agitated, worried, or excited (not in a good way) about something.
It is a typical BrE expression.

It can have the same meaning as

Don't get your knickers in a twist.

It is the opposite of

chill out
calm down

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