be in a stew

be in a stew

To be worried, anxious, or agitated (about something). Mom is in a stew because all our relatives suddenly decided to come visit us three days from now. I don't understand why you're in such a stew over this trip. Everything will be fine! I'm in a stew because the last page of the directions is missing and I have no idea where I'm going!

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be in a ˈstew (about/over something)

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get (yourself) into a ˈstew (about/over something)

(informal) be/become very worried or nervous (about something): She’s in a stew over what she’s going to wear to the party tonight.

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