throw into a panic

Examples (10)

• The sudden loud noise threw the crowd into a panic.
• News of the attack threw the entire city into a state of panic.
• His unexpected resignation threw the company into a panic.
• The sighting of the predator threw the herd into a panic.
• The false alarm threw the passengers into a panic.
• The sudden power outage threw the normally calm office into a panic.
• Rumors of layoffs threw the employees into a panic.
• The unexpected announcement threw the markets into a panic.
• Seeing the fire alarms flashing threw everyone into a panic.
• The sheer volume of work threw the new intern into a panic.