get rattled get rattled {v. phr.} To become confused, overexcited, or nervous. The thief got so rattled when he saw the police following him that he drove his car into a ditch. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion