Usage of "hot and bothered"

Thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

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Examples for "rattled"

The violence has rattled a region with a history of ethnic conflict. 
 Reuters 

The brief market crash rattled investors already unhinged by the financial crisis. 
 Reuters 

Broadcasters and government officials said dozens of villages were rattled in Turkey. 
 Radio NZ 

The uncertainty surrounding the future of the region has rattled the euro. 
 Reuters 

I could see how rattled she was by this confusing new situation. 
 The Girls 

However, one detail perturbed him: suppose autopsies revealed the presence of arsenic? 
 In Cold Blood 

When the systems are perturbed, pathological consequences ensue and disease risks rise. 
 Pubmed 

The mysteriousness of the change in Miss Nelly perturbed him the more. 
 Mary Gray 

I wasn't perturbed; I am used to phone calls from strange men. 
 The Guardian 

No, judging by the perturbed look, Duchess was used to immediate attention. 
 Gingham bride 

A few minutes later, Emyr arrived, looking mildly flustered, but in control. 
 The cold light of mourning 

It is quite a responsibility but Willey does not seem too flustered. 
 The Guardian 

The brothers sat in flustered meditation over the past and the future. 
 The Grim Smile of the Five Towns 

It became clear very quickly that he didn't get flustered under pressure. 
 The Guardian 

The Commander was flustered; but, pulling himself together, he repeated his order. 
 Odd John 

Usage of hot and bothered in English

But it was certainly worth it to see you hot and bothered. 
 The Short Victorious War 

My first hour in the glades, I was just hot and bothered. 
 Swamp Bones 

I need something to get those UCLA guys all hot and bothered. 
 Antiphon 

God, she was hot and bothered enough just being next to Cezar. 
 Darkness revealed 

Why was it Doña Adriana got Lieutenant Silva all hot and bothered? 
 Who killed palomino molero? 

He gets fairly hot and bothered over all these errands of mercy. 
 Son of a witch: volume two in the wicked years 

They seem to be getting hot and bothered on the issue. 
 The Irish Times 

He was getting hot and bothered, if that's what she meant. 
 A fare to remember: just whistle\driven to distraction\taken for... 

Getting hot and bothered has been the driving force of creation ever since. 
 The Disposable Male 

That's better than getting all hot and bothered trying to figure. 
 Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance 

Mr Raja sat down and scratched his hot and bothered head. 
 Smelliest day at the zoo 

GOLF:IT WAS one of those hot and bothered days, with little or no respite! 
 The Irish Times 

I know you're all hot and bothered, kid, but there's no reason to be. 
 Pagan Passions 

Did she take her time like that just to get the lieutenant hot and bothered? 
 Who killed palomino molero? 

Down he went again, getting very hot and bothered. 
 The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide 

It was bad enough he had gotten her all hot and bothered while he remained Mr. 
 Darkness unleashed 

Meanings of hot and bothered in English