get one's undies in a bundle: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  United Statesinformalhumorousliteral
  • To have one's underwear gathered or twisted into a bundle, describing a physical and literal state.

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  • After a long day, her undies had gotten all twisted and she had to stop to straighten them out.

    Después de un largo día, su ropa interior se había enredado y tuvo que detenerse para enderezarla.

  • He noticed his undies had gotten in a bundle after the intense workout and adjusted them before continuing his run.

    Notó que su ropa interior se había enredado después del intenso entrenamiento y la ajustó antes de continuar su carrera.

  • While changing clothes, she found her undies were in a bundle and carefully untangled them to avoid damage.

    Mientras se cambiaba, encontró que su ropa interior estaba enredada y la desenredó con cuidado para evitar dañarla.

  • I’ve got my undies in a bundle again after sitting all day; I really need to be more mindful of comfort.

    Me ha vuelto a pasar que tengo la ropa interior enredada después de estar sentado todo el día; realmente necesito ser más cuidadoso con la comodidad.

• 2.

  United Statesidiomaticinformalhumorous
  • To become agitated, upset, or overly worried about a minor or trivial matter; to get worked up.

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  • Don’t get your undies in a bundle just because the meeting was rescheduled; it’s not a big deal.

    No te pongas nervioso solo porque la reunión se reprogramó; no es gran cosa.

  • Whenever someone criticizes his work, he tends to get his undies in a bundle and overreacts.

    Cada vez que alguien critica su trabajo, tiende a alterarse y reaccionar exageradamente.

  • If you keep getting your undies in a bundle over small setbacks, you’ll never be able to relax.

    Si sigues alterándote por pequeños contratiempos, nunca podrás relajarte.