knickers

Example Sentences

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“Don’t get your knickers in a twist, I’m not Mick Jagger,” he joked, delivering a goofy rendition of the Rolling Stones frontman’s signature moves before covering their hit “Start Me Up.”

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

Ollie Robinson has played the role of provocateur to twist the knickers of the Aussie media.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2023

Remnants of clothing including half a pair of knickers, a pair of tights, a bra, remains of some shoes and a sweater were also in the tank.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022

It was the Jazz Age, and Si wore button-up knickers.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

“No reason to get your knickers in a twist.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs