American Idioms and Expressions

Get Into A Stew About/over (someone Or Something) Idiom

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get into a stew about/over (someone or something)
What does get into a stew about/over (someone or something) mean?
to be worried or upset about someone or somethingMy mother is getting into a stew about my aunt not phoning.

Some Random Idioms
fudge
What does "fudge" mean?
drat; darn (used in place of fuck to express anger or frustration)
extenuating circumstances
What does "extenuating circumstances" mean?
special circumstances that explain an irregular or improper way of doing somethingBecause of extenuating circumstances, the man was able to avoid going to jail for stealing the money.
(to be) hopped up on (something)
What does "(to be) hopped up on (something)" mean?
to be high on a drug or on alcoholThe man who tried to rob the store was hopped up on some kind of drug.
to the extent that
What does "to the extent that" mean?
to the degree that, in so far as"To the extent that I am able, I will be happy to help you."
take sick/ill
What does "take sick/ill" mean?
to become illThe little boy took sick early last night.
Put you in the picture
What does "Put you in the picture" mean?
If you put someone in the picture, you tell them the information they need to know about something.
vanish into thin air
What does "vanish into thin air" mean?
disappear without leaving a traceThe university student vanished into thin air and was never seen again.
behind the scenes
What does "behind the scenes" mean?
privately, out of public viewThe diplomats worked behind the scenes to try and solve the crisis.
Make a song and dance
What does "Make a song and dance" mean?
(UK) If someone makes a song and dance, they make an unecessary fuss about something unimportant.
in less than no time
What does "in less than no time" mean?
very quicklyMy friend had to go to the bank but in less than no time he returned to my house.
as dull as dishwater
What does "as dull as dishwater" mean?
very uninteresting The speaker at the conference was as dull as dishwater.

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