push the panic button

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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!
Categories: slang verb

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