Don't get bent out of shape over a small mistake.
get bent out of shape
idiom B1
To take offense; to become angry, agitated, or upset.
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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bash into shape
Of an item, to fix or build it; often in a rough and ready fashion.
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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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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.