have a cow

have a cow
informal become angry, excited, or agitated

don't have a cow-it's no big deal

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have a cow
slang : to become very angry, upset, etc.

Don't have a cow! I said I'd take care of the problem and I will.

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Main Entry:cow

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have a ˈcow idiom
(NAmE, informal) to become very angry or anxious about sth

Don't have a cow— it's no big deal.

Main entry:cowidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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