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don't get your dander all in an uproar

Don't get upset or too bothered; usually said to calm someone down from being too angry; Also said this way: Don't get your dander up

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  • It has been speculated that this is one of Sam Goldwyn's Goldwynisms, dander of course being skin that gets shed from animals or dandruff.
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Gladys: I can't believe the neighbors! They put up cameras just to spy on us.
Abner: Now, Gladys. Don't get your dander all in an uproar.

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