in a lather

English

Prepositional phrase

in a lather

1. In a state of nervousness or anxiety; agitated.

   She was in a lather because she couldn't find her passport.

   Don't get yourself into a lather about anything that idiot says. It's not worth it!

Translations

state of nervousness

• Finnish: (with verb ottaa) pultit (fi) pl

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