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Difference between Get hot and bothered and Get hot under the collar

get hot and bothered—(coll.) get excited or nervous:

  • The logical conclusion is that there’s no reason to get hot and bothered about a demographic threat.

get hot under the collar —(coll.) get angry, resentful, or indignant:

  • There’s no need to get hot under the collar at Susie’s remarks—she didn’t mean to offend you.