Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sweat-it

phrasal verb
/ˈswɛt ɪt/
Definition
To feel anxious or stressed about something, often unnecessarily.
Examples
  • Don’t sweat it; everything will be fine for your presentation tomorrow.
  • She tends to sweat it when she has deadlines approaching.
  • He always sweats it over things that are out of his control.
Meaning
Sweat-it refers to the act of worrying or being overly concerned about a situation, typically indicating excessive anxiety or fear that can lead to unnecessary stress.
Synonyms
  • worry
  • stress out
  • fret
  • panic