get bent out of shape
To take offense; to become angry, agitated, or upset.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Don't get bent out of shape over a small mistake.”
“He got bent out of shape when I arrived ten minutes late to the meeting.”
“She tends to get bent out of shape whenever her colleagues offer constructive criticism regarding her project proposals.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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bash into shape
Of an item, to fix or build it; often in a rough and ready fashion.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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bent on
Completely determined; obstinate.
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bent on a splice
About to be married.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
Last updated August 10, 2026