push the panic button

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push the panic button
hit/press/push the panic button
to do something quickly without thinking about it in order to deal with a difficult or worrying situation.
We may have lost the last three games but we're not pushing the panic button yet.
(often negative)
to react to a situation with fear and confusion.
Our coach isn't about to push the panic button just because we've lost two games in a row.

Usage notes: sometimes used with other verbs that have a similar meaning, such as press and hit:
It's too early to hit the panic button, but our stocks lost half their value today.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

push the panic button
to become very frightened or excited at a time of danger or worry
He thought that his wallet had been stolen so he pushed the panic button and told everyone that it was missing.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary

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!
Synonym: LOSE ONE'S HEAD.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary


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