Meaning of the word "get bent out of shape" in English

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get bent out of shape

US /ɡɛt bɛnt aʊt əv ʃeɪp/
UK /ɡɛt bɛnt aʊt əv ʃeɪp/
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Idiom

1.

to become angry, upset, or annoyed, especially over something minor

Example:
Don't get bent out of shape over a spilled drink; it's just a small accident.
My boss tends to get bent out of shape if deadlines are missed, even by a little.
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