Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
work-yourself-up-into-a-lather-get-in-a-lather
idiom
/ˌwɜrk jɪˈsɛlf ʌp ˈɪntu ə ˈlæðər/
Definition
To become overly excited or agitated about something.
Examples
- Don’t work yourself up into a lather over this small mistake; it happens to everyone.
- She tends to get in a lather whenever there’s a change in plans.
Meaning
This phrase describes a state of being worked up or excited, often unnecessarily. It implies a person is getting themselves emotionally stirred up.
Synonyms
- Get worked up
- Fret
- Get agitated
- Stress out
