hot and bothered

Idioms  

1. In a state of agitated excitement, flustered, as in She was all hot and bothered before her big opening. [c. 1920]

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Example Sentences

For some time now, sensual music that leaves listeners hot and bothered has been classic Monáe.

From Los Angeles Times

West’s dotting of allusive “Wizard of Oz” touches becomes memorably twisted when Pearl’s playful dance with a cornfield scarecrow suddenly turns hot and bothered.

From Los Angeles Times

So, but here's the thing: what was the left all hot and bothered about yesterday?

From Salon

There are plenty of scenes of Lulu tearing the Bronco’s seats to pieces and running away with Briggs in hot and bothered pursuit.

From Seattle Times

But 2 billion years ago, the Moon was hot and bothered, spewing out vast pools of lava, based on an analysis of rocks returned last year by a Chinese spacecraft.

From Science Magazine