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Tommy Tran
2021-09-07 07:09
Panic stations British noun phrase informal
A situation in which people feel anxious and nervous, especially when something needs to be done quickly
I must say that it was panic stations last night. With every hour passed, everybody got more nervous.
We're not at panic stations yet although there is only one more week until the deadline.
We have been at panic stations since the last few weeks.
To shake a lot due to the cold or fear
be so excited or nervous about that something and want to know what is going to happen next
To be very anxious
Too excited or nervous about something to be still or calm.
To feel that unpleasant or dangerous things likely happen to you
This phrase dates back to early 20th Century. It was a naval command which meant 'to abandon ship.' This phrase appeared in a report entitled Behind the Veil published in the Times, November 1918:
“Alarm gongs had already sent the guns' crews to their invisible guns and immediately after the explosion 'Panic stations' was ordered, followed in due course by 'Abandon ship'.”
Do you see anything wrong?
To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation
You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.
