get bent out of shape
US /ɡɛt bɛnt aʊt əv ʃeɪp/
UK /ɡɛt bɛnt aʊt əv ʃeɪp/
1.
to become angry, upset, or annoyed, especially over something minor
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Don't get bent out of shape over a spilled drink; it's just a small accident.
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My boss tends to get bent out of shape if deadlines are missed, even by a little.