get bent out of shape

get bent out of shape

1. Of an object, to become misshapen or misaligned. My passenger-side door got bent out of shape in the accident.2. Of a person, to become upset or angry. Don't get all bent out of shape—I'm sure she didn't mean to insult you. You should apologize to Phil before he gets bent out of shape.See also: bent, get, of, out, shape

get bent out of ˈshape (about/over something)

(American English, informal) become angry, anxious or upset: Don’t get bent out of shape about it. It was just a mistake!I get bent out of shape when my routines are disrupted.See also: bent, get, of, out, shape