Work (oneself) into a lather In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "work (oneself) into a lather", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2022-09-09 08:09

Meaning of Work (oneself) into a lather

Work (oneself) into a lather American British verb phrase

Become very upset or nervous

He worked himself into a lather for not getting the present he wanted at his birthday.

Don't work yourself into a lather even when you fail to enter the university.

He worked himself into a lather when thinking of his hectic schedule for the next few days.

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to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
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To feel devastated because of a minor problem or accident

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To intentionally and spitefully insult or show disrespect for someone

Grammar and Usage of Work (oneself) into a lather

Verb Forms

  • work (oneself) into a lather
  • works (oneself) into a lather
  • worked (oneself) into a lather
  • working (oneself) into a lather

The verb "work" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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