push the panic button

push the panic button

Update: 2025-11-02
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#esl #english #idioms #slang #verb

push the panic button  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To become very much frightened; nervous or excited, especially at a time of danger or worry.

John thought he saw a ghost and pushed the panic button.

Keep cool; don't hit the panic button!

Syn.: LOSE ONE'S HEAD.
Categories: {slang} {v. phr.}

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A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates