Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
panic
panic
1) uncontrollable fear or anxiety
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- don't panic, cause a panic
- AnalysisThe word ‘panic’ can be a verb or a noun. As a verb, it means a sudden feeling of anxiety often characterized by shallow breathing, tension in the body and an extreme feeling of worry or dread. If you are in ‘a panic’ you are in a state where these symptoms are present. You might hear someone say ‘don’t panic’ if they are encouraging you to remain calm.
- Social Examples (Basic)
- Everybody stay calm. Don't panic, said the air hostess to the passengers before their emergency landing.
- The earthquake caused confusion and panic among the villagers, and people were running in all directions.
- Professional Examples (Basic)
- We need a person who can deal with up to 30 clients a day while keeping a cool head and reaching difficult targets without panic.
- A good business continuity plan means you never have to panic in an emergency or in an unprecedented situation.
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